Big Apple, the
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Big Apple, the
1925–30; promulgated as a tourist slogan during the 1970s; perhaps reuse of earlier “the Apple” (New York City in jazz musicians' argot ) with Big as in big cheese, big time, etc.
Example Sentences
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Big Apple, the agency that represented Nakayama, confirmed the singer’s death on Friday in a statement posted to her website.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
Rodgers has talked about winning in the Big Apple, the new hometown he has fully embraced.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023
On March 22, a police escort helped guide the fully restored 1958 Constellation “Connie” aircraft through the means streets of the Big Apple, the New York Post reports.
From Fox News • Mar. 23, 2019
Taking on the hustle and bustle personality of the Big Apple, the U.S.
From Reuters • Aug. 26, 2018
After it left the Big Apple, the ship was supposed to make a stop in Saint John, New Brunswick, before heading south back to Baltimore.
From US News • Oct. 6, 2016
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