Big Apple
Britishnoun
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
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Her ties to the Big Apple have continued into adulthood.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Or for salaried workers struggling to put food on the family table in the Big Apple?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
National Guard troops have been spotted in the vicinity of the venue in recent days, a not uncommon sight under a state-level deployment to secure major venues and transit hubs in the Big Apple.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
So it’s the Big Apple for us, a big exciting adventure in our fascinating voyage through life.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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