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

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

From BBC

The first time I visited Santee Alley was 20 years ago when I moved to Los Angeles from the Bronx, New York.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

The fox was detected among the ship's cargo by US officials at the Port of New York and New Jersey, and was brought to the Bronx Zoo on 19 February.

From BBC

The next year, the family moved to the Bronx.

From The Wall Street Journal