Brooklyn

American

[brook-lin] / ˈbrʊk lɪn /

noun

a borough of New York City, on W Long Island. 76.4 sq. mi. (198 sq. km).
a city in NE Ohio.

Brooklyn British

/ ˈbrʊklɪn /

noun

a borough of New York City, on the SW end of Long Island. Pop: 2 465 326 (2000)

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Brooklyn Cultural

One of the five boroughs that make up New York City.

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It is noted for the special “Brooklyn accent” of its inhabitants.

The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan.

Other Word Forms

Brooklynite noun

Example Sentences

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I live in Brooklyn, but most of my favorite artists of the past 10 years have emerged from the Philadelphia music scene.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

The pair recorded the first father-to-son assist in a match against the Brooklyn Nets last month.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Hopefully the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair recognizes as much and retools its own process before next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

After Coachella, the installation is scheduled to hit the road with stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Brooklyn and Sydney kept their eyes on the exits to make sure no one suspicious entered the room.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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