Bronx

American  

[brongks] / brɒŋks /

noun

1. the, a borough of New York City, N of Manhattan. 43.4 sq. mi. (112 sq. km).

2. a cocktail of gin, sweet and dry vermouth, and orange juice.

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Bronx British  

/ brɒŋks /

noun

1. a borough of New York City, on the mainland, separated from Manhattan by the Harlem River. Pop: 1 363 198 (2003 est)

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Other Word Forms

• Bronxite noun

Example Sentences

His vision for hip-hop transformed the Bronx borough into "the birthplace of a culture that now reaches every corner of the world", said Reverend Dr Kurtis Blow Walker, the executive director of Hip Hop Alliance.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The sounds of Bambaataa’s South Bronx block parties soon reached mainstream avenues, spreading beyond the community and eventually beyond New York.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

He emigrated with his family to the Bronx in 1976, when he was 11 years old.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"The Bronx Zoo regularly works with officials to help rescue wildlife that is illegally trafficked through nearby ports and airports," the zoo said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I mentioned that maybe he ought to save it—meaning the Bronx cheer—till he started using his tide regularly.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger