coney island

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a sunny day at Coney Island.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A section of Brooklyn, New York City, on the Atlantic Ocean: Coney Island is a neighborhood and entertainment area historically famous for its amusement parks, beaches, and boardwalk.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • We spent the day riding roller coasters at Coney Island.
  • Coney Island is a popular destination for its famous hot dogs and summer festivals.

Advanced Usage

• "a Coney Island of the mind": a phrase sometimes used to describe a fantastical, chaotic, or nostalgically remembered place of amusement and sensory overload.
  • His memories of childhood were a Coney Island of the mind, full of bright lights and endless summer days.

Variants and Related Words

• Coney Island red hot (noun): a type of hot dog famously associated with the eateries in Coney Island.
  • He ordered two Coney Island red hots with mustard and onions.

Synonyms

• Amusement park: a park containing attractions such as rides and games.
• Seaside resort: a vacation area located on the coast.

Related Phrases

• "Like Coney Island": used informally to describe a place or situation that is very crowded, lively, or garishly bright.
  • The casino floor was like Coney Island, packed with people and flashing lights.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a section of Brooklyn on the Atlantic; known as an amusement center

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