East Side

or Eastside

noun

1. the eastern section of Manhattan, in New York City, lying to the east of Fifth Avenue.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or located in this section:

   East Side restaurants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of East Side¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Ask where the line is between the east side and west side.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Abraham’s body was found in a blue tarp on the east side of US Highway 51 on Sunday, police said, adding that they later discovered his car had been missing.

From BBC

The only matter definitively settled Wednesday was the fate of Bridgeland Resources LLC oil drilling operation on the east side of the campus.

From Los Angeles Times

Together, on L.A.’s east side, they navigate a complex but passionate relationship that confronts a number of obstacles, including their careers considerations, family and religion.

From Los Angeles Times

Notwithstanding the new name, the East Bay airport maintains its same OAK airport code and the “I Fly OAK” logo, and its runways continue to hug the east side of the San Francisco Bay.

From Los Angeles Times