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Yonkers

American  
[yong-kerz] / ˈyɒŋ kərz /

noun

  1. a city in SE New York, on the Hudson, near New York City.

Yonkers British  
/ ˈjɒŋkəz /

noun

  1. a city in SE New York State, near New York City on the Hudson River. Pop: 197 388 (2003 est)

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Other Word Forms

  • Yonkersite noun

Example Sentences

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Yonkers Voice News reported Colón was admitted to NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester hospital in Bronxville, N.Y., on Tuesday with respiratory problems and he appeared fragile.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

The company said Tuesday its MGM Yonkers unit withdrew its commercial casino license application to the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Police took the teen into custody Friday at a residential house that police believe may be linked to a family member in Yonkers.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

His father was a co-owner of a factory in Yonkers and his mother a homemaker.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

It was a small place near the tracks in Yonkers.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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