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UES
you-ee-ESS
Local meaning
A common written and spoken abbreviation for Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
UES appears in apartment listings, event plans, social posts, restaurant searches, and quick directions. It refers broadly to the east side of upper Manhattan, but exact boundaries and relationships with Lenox Hill, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill, and nearby areas depend on the map and speaker.
Example in context
- “The appointment is on the UES near the 86th Street station.”
How it is used
Widely understood New York shorthand for the Upper East Side.
neutral, practical, place-specific
real estate, dining, directions, neighborhood conversation
Widely understood New York shorthand for the Upper East Side.
The abbreviation is useful for broad orientation, not a substitute for an address, cross street, or precise neighborhood boundary.
Spelling and scope
Widely understood New York shorthand for the Upper East Side.
- Search forms
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LocalMean keeps common search spellings discoverable without claiming that every borough, community, or generation uses one written form.
Frequently asked questions
What does UES stand for?
It stands for the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Is Yorkville part of the UES?
It is commonly treated as an Upper East Side subarea, although neighborhood boundaries and identities vary.
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All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Community District ProfilesNew York City Department of City Planning
Official city neighborhood, community-district, demographic, land-use, and geographic context across the five boroughs.
- Geographic Variation in Slang SemanticsarXiv
Research showing that slang meanings and associations vary by geography and community.