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Gotham

American  
[goth-uhm, goh-thuhm, got-uhm, goh-thuhm] / ˈgɒθ əm, ˈgoʊ θəm, ˈgɒt əm, ˈgoʊ θəm /

noun

  1. a journalistic nickname for New York City.

  2. an English village, proverbial for the foolishness of its inhabitants.


Other Word Forms

  • Gothamite noun

Example Sentences

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Carter is in the UK as Gotham are preparing to face Brazilian side SC Corinthians in the semi-finals of the inaugural Women's Champions Cup at Brentford Stadium on 28 January.

From BBC

While the fans who support the Lionesses and travel to watch games are "amazing", Carter said she has noticed supporters at Gotham are friendlier than in England.

From BBC

No floodlights illuminate the night sky when the citizens of Mexico’s Gotham need a hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Central defender Carter plays her club football for American side Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League, having previously represented Chelsea and Birmingham City in the UK.

From BBC

I’m assuming when you went to the Gotham Awards you were not thinking “I’m going to give James Cameron a piece of my mind tonight.”

From Los Angeles Times