Big Apple, the

American  

noun

Informal.

1. New York City.

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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

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

And when it came time to choose her home in the Big Apple, the “Behind These Hazel Eyes” singer knew exactly what type of place she wanted.

From Los Angeles Times

“An unmitigated crisis. Not just at the border, but the Big Apple,” the narrator says.

From Washington Times

Rodgers has talked about winning in the Big Apple, the new hometown he has fully embraced.

From Seattle Times

Soon after arriving in the Big Apple, the famous fir caught the eye of social media influencer Rex Chapman, who deadpanned that that it didn’t quite look ready for its close-up.

From Fox News