Big Apple, the

noun

, Informal.

1. New York City.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Big Apple, the¹

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

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 Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times

Besides an homage to the fashion and style of the Big Apple, the series also refreshingly and unapologetically dived into highly sexual and modern social issues decidedly focused on from the female perspective.

From Washington Times