brooklyn

Thân thiện

A family walks across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A borough of New York City: Brooklyn is one of the five administrative divisions (boroughs) that constitute New York City, located on the western end of Long Island.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • She moved to Brooklyn last year.
  • The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively to describe origin, style, or characteristics associated with the borough:
  • He has a distinctive Brooklyn accent.
  • We ate at a Brooklyn-style pizzeria.

Variants and Related Words

• Brooklynite (noun): A resident of Brooklyn.
  • As a lifelong Brooklynite, she knows all the best neighborhoods.

Synonyms

• Borough (in the specific context of New York City): One of the five major administrative divisions.
• Kings County: The county coextensive with the borough of Brooklyn.

Notes on Meaning

• While "Brooklyn" primarily refers to the New York City borough, it can also refer to:
  • A place name for other towns or neighborhoods in other regions, though this is less common.
  • A cultural concept evoking specific ideas related to its urban environment, history, and demographics.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a borough of New York City

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