top end of town
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Meaning · English
The most wealthy or prestigious part of a community
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: upper geographical area of a city
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The new restaurant is located at the top end of town, near the luxury hotels.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “top end of town” mean?
The most wealthy or prestigious part of a community Literally: upper geographical area of a city
Is “top end of town” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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