Brooklyn

American

[brook-lin] / ˈbrʊk lɪn /

noun

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

Brooklyn British

/ ˈbrʊklɪn /

noun

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

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Brooklyn Cultural

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

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

The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan.

Other Word Forms

Brooklynite noun

Example Sentences

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The Los Gatos-based company has production offices worldwide, including facilities in Albuquerque, Brooklyn, London, Madrid and Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Smith, who was on his way to meet fellow tea importer TG Matthews in Brooklyn, New York, was among the 1,500 who died in the disaster, although his body was never identified.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A few weeks later, Green Tile would host its regular After Hours event at a Brooklyn warehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Victoria Beckham is speaking out about her rift with son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Brooklyn couldn’t ride an elevator to the fifth floor.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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