Brooklyn

American

[brook-lin] / ˈbrʊk lɪn /

noun

a borough of New York City, on W Long Island. 76.4 sq. mi. (198 sq. km).
a city in NE Ohio.

Brooklyn British

/ ˈbrʊklɪn /

noun

a borough of New York City, on the SW end of Long Island. Pop: 2 465 326 (2000)

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Brooklyn Cultural

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

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It is noted for the special “Brooklyn accent” of its inhabitants.

The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan.

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Brooklynite

noun

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Brooklyn

Department of Finance offices in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn are now accepting walk-ins for homeowners applying for surcharge exemptions, according to a spokesperson for the mayor’s office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Mr. Weiler made an impressive off-Broadway debut with “Well, I’ll Let You Go,” a moving drama about grieving first staged in Brooklyn last year and recently brought back for a return engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

On Monday, Paramount held a “Children of Blood and Bone” trailer launch event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

I’m looking for a one-bedroom in Manhattan or Brooklyn.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

“And someday we will go to Brooklyn, New York, America,” Sean said.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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