Knickerbocker
Americannoun
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a descendant of the Dutch settlers of New York.
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any New Yorker.
noun
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a descendant of the original Dutch settlers of New York
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an inhabitant of New York
Etymology
Origin of Knickerbocker
1800–10, generalized from Diedrich Knickerbocker, fictitious author of Washington Irving's History of New York
Example Sentences
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Bob Knickerbocker of Seattle filled out a dementia directive after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Gregory Knickerbocker, Nicoangelo Knickerbocker's father, described in an interview how the fire barreled toward the town through dry grass fields where sugar cane was once cultivated.
From Reuters ● Aug. 11, 2023
In Victorian America, a literary journal known as The Knickerbocker was as popular as movies or TV shows are today.
From Salon ● May 22, 2023
The “difference makers” in the IRA are two new rebates, Knickerbocker says.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2023
I grab the paper bag with Madrina’s bisque and quickly leave that place, walking really fast down Knickerbocker Avenue and back to my building.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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