coney island
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a section of Brooklyn on the Atlantic; known as an amusement center
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