New York City
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major city in the United States: New York City is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state at the mouth of the Hudson River. It is a global hub for finance, culture, media, and entertainment.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Millions of tourists visit New York City every year.
- She moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater.
- New York City is composed of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Advanced Usage
"The Big Apple": A well-known nickname for New York City.
- He always dreamed of making it in the Big Apple.
"Gotham": Another literary nickname for New York City, often used in comics and media.
- Batman protects Gotham, a city inspired by New York City.
Variants and Related Words
NYC: A common initialism for New York City.
- The letter was addressed to a firm in NYC.
New Yorker: A demonym for a person from New York City.
- As a lifelong New Yorker, she knows the subway system perfectly.
Tri-State Area: A region often associated with New York City, encompassing parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Synonyms
- Metropolis: A large, densely populated urban area.
- The City: (When context is clear, especially in the Northeastern U.S.) Often used to refer specifically to New York City.
- He commutes into the City every day for work.
Related Phrases
"City that never sleeps": An idiom describing New York City's constant activity.
- New York City, the city that never sleeps, is always bustling.
"Concrete jungle": A phrase sometimes used to describe the dense urban landscape of New York City.
- He found peace in the parks amidst the concrete jungle.
Noun
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the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center
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