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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I think the part I played is disturbing,” Rhys says, speaking over Zoom from his Brooklyn home, having recently wrapped Season 2 of “Presumed Innocent.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Located in Brooklyn Heights, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit features 1,385 square feet of living space, 13-foot-high ceilings, and oversized windows.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The band is scheduled to perform a sold-out show at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York on Monday night, followed by shows in Boston, Toronto, Cleveland and Detroit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In May, Bendet closed on the $3.1 million purchase of a nearby Brooklyn home, one of a series of real-estate purchases he has made as the Perfect Child grew, property records show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Our studio apartment in Brooklyn, with the half fridge and its “Mean People Suck” sticker that was ripped all around the edges, because Mom tried—and failed—to peel it off.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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