Staten Island

American  

[stat-n] / ˈstæt n /

noun

1. an island facing New York Bay.

2. Formerly Richmond.  a borough of New York City including this island. 64½ sq. mi. (167 sq. km).

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Staten Island British  

/ ˈstætən /

noun

1. an island in SE New York State, in New York Harbor: a borough of New York city; heavy industry. Pop: 443 728 (2000). Area: 155 sq km (60 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

On Monday, New York Fed President John Williams told the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation that he expects the economy to expand at a 2.5% pace this year, above the Fed’s own median projection.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In a speech on New York City’s Staten Island, New York Fed President John Williams said that the Middle East conflict has “added a great deal of uncertainty” and has already begun lifting prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Until 2001, Staten Island was perhaps best known for the fact it took in the city's waste at a massive landfill site.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Justice Pearlman cites figures showing that Staten Island has become more diverse since 1980.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Washington left a small force at his New Jersey headquarters and marched southward while still making moves that indicated he was planning to attack New York by taking Staten Island, then crossing into Manhattan.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen