Brooklyn
Americannoun
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a borough of New York City, on W Long Island. 76.4 sq. mi. (198 sq. km).
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a city in NE Ohio.
noun
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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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Through 1953 National League Rookie of the Year Jim Gilliam, who spent three seasons with the Baltimore Elite Giants of the Negro Leagues before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, Baker met several Negro League greats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Our Brooklyn apartment is in a converted warehouse with high ceilings and a roof deck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
In June, the number of active listings decreased 16% in Manhattan and 0.4% in Brooklyn from the previous year, according to real-estate company the Corcoran Group.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
I spent most of my adult life near downtown Brooklyn, where my encounters with wildlife were limited to pigeons and rats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“Are you kidding?” answered Brooklyn, who stood virtually motionless, mesmerized by the machine.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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