Big Apple

British  

noun

1. informal New York City

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Etymology

Origin of Big Apple

C20: probably from US jazzmen's earlier use to mean any big, esp northern, city; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

However, Stone has had less luck in the Big Apple, where she took a loss on a West Village condo back in 2021.

From MarketWatch

"Expect all the usual analysis, honesty and plenty of laughs... just with a few more cameras pointed at us, all from the Big Apple."

From BBC

Some 1.4 million residents in the Big Apple are food insecure, meaning they're unable to regularly access affordable, healthy food.

From Barron's

The Big Apple adds a local tax of 3.88%, for a combined take of 14.8%, the highest anywhere in America.

From The Wall Street Journal

But I can make sure that I’m more careful on my regular trips to the Big Apple.

From The Wall Street Journal