Brooklyn

American  

[brook-lin] / ˈbrʊk lɪn /

noun

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

2. a city in NE Ohio.

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Brooklyn British  

/ ˈbrʊklɪn /

noun

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

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Brooklyn Cultural  

1. 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

Hopefully the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair recognizes as much and retools its own process before next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In matches between sides already out of post-season contention, the Chicago Bulls won 119-108 against the Washington Wizards while the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Across the river in Gowanus, one can find reasonably priced art aplenty at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“My father was born in Puerto Rico and moved when he was about 4 or 5 to Brooklyn in the early 1950s,” Ortiz explains.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“I bet your friend Brooklyn can’t do this.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti