Brooklyn

[ brook-lin ]

/ ˈbrʊk lɪn /

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noun

a borough of New York City, on W Long Island. 76.4 sq. mi. (198 sq. km).

a city in NE Ohio.

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OTHER WORDS FROM Brooklyn

Brook·lyn·ite

[brook-luh-nahyt], /ˈbrʊk ləˌnaɪt/, noun

Words nearby Brooklyn

Brookings, brookite, brooklet, brooklime, Brookline, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Center, Brooklynese, Brooklyn Park, Brookner

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How to use Brooklyn in a sentence

Carol Klein was born in Brooklyn in 1942 to supportive parents who encouraged her creative and professional drive.
Fifty years later, ‘Tapestry’s’ hope and optimism still resonates|Tanya Pearson|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
As a single person living in a small Brooklyn apartment, it’s been easy to get lost in my work and not know how to set boundaries.
The Memo: Missing the office|Michelle Cheng|February 24, 2021|Quartz
They thought she was an “old spinster” until they sorted through the possessions in her Brooklyn apartment after she died.
'I Want This Over.' For Victims and the Accused, Justice Is Delayed as COVID-19 Snarls Courts|Melissa Chan|February 22, 2021|Time
The Nephilim of N’awlins is the voice of the Grammy-nominated band, Tank and the Bangas, and in 2017 they gathered in Brooklyn for a free performance during the lunchtime rush hour.
Tarriona “Tank” Ball’s Playlist is Pure Friend Goals|Brande Victorian|February 19, 2021|Essence.com

Sandara grew up in Northern Virginia and now lives in Brooklyn, but much of her “Dislodging the Legacy” addresses Laos’s reported status as the most heavily bombed country in the world.
In the galleries: Personal and political perspectives on the past|Mark Jenkins|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Jennie Jerome, who went on to become Lady Randolph Churchill, was born in Brooklyn in 1854.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His most recent assignment was the 84th Precinct, at the Brooklyn end of the Brooklyn Bridge.
In The Shadow of Murdered Cops|Michael Daly|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The same night the “dead cops” chant was recorded, two police officers were attacked on the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Monsters Who Screamed for Dead Cops|Jacob Siegel|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not only does his mom live in Brooklyn, but he also has a child with a woman there.
Alleged Cop Killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley Had a Death Wish|M.L. Nestel|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He swiped one of them to get from midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn.
Alleged Cop Killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley Had a Death Wish|M.L. Nestel|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The boats were nearer to the cruiser than they appeared to be, and a few minutes after this talk they were alongside the Brooklyn.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser|Walter Fenton Mott
Still Young Glory waved the torch, hoping it might be seen by those on the cruiser Brooklyn.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser|Walter Fenton Mott
The officers of the Brooklyn who had drawn close to listen, were loud in their expressions of indignation.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser|Walter Fenton Mott
It was not long before the captains of the Nashville and the Brooklyn were exchanging compliments.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser|Walter Fenton Mott
She evidently recognized the Brooklyn, for she flew the Stars and Stripes in a very short time.
Young Glory and the Spanish Cruiser|Walter Fenton Mott

British Dictionary definitions for Brooklyn

Brooklyn

/ (ˈbrʊklɪn) /

noun

a borough of New York City, on the SW end of Long Island. Pop: 2 465 326 (2000)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Brooklyn

Brooklyn

One of the five boroughs that make up New York City.

notes for Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan.

notes for Brooklyn

It is noted for the special “Brooklyn accent” of its inhabitants.