Brooklyn

Brook·lyn

[brook-lin]
noun
1.
a borough of New York City, on W Long Island. 76.4 sq. mi. (198 sq. km).
2.
a city in NE Ohio.

Brook·lyn·ite [brook-luh-nahyt] , noun
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Brooklyn (ˈbrʊklɪn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a borough of New York City, on the SW end of Long Island. Pop: 2 465 326 (2000)

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Brooklyn definition


One of the five boroughs that make up New York City.

Note: The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan.
Note: It is noted for the special “Brooklyn accent” of its inhabitants.
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