Bronx

American  

[brongks] / brɒŋks /

noun

1. the, a borough of New York City, N of Manhattan. 43.4 sq. mi. (112 sq. km).

2. a cocktail of gin, sweet and dry vermouth, and orange juice.

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Bronx British  

/ brɒŋks /

noun

1. a borough of New York City, on the mainland, separated from Manhattan by the Harlem River. Pop: 1 363 198 (2003 est)

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Other Word Forms

• Bronxite noun

Example Sentences

When The Times connected with Reyes, she was crouched down backstage at the Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College in the Bronx.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Born in London and raised in the Bronx, the rapper essentially invented the smooth-talking storytelling style that has inspired everyone from De La Soul and Digital Underground to Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"The Bronx Zoo regularly works with officials to help rescue wildlife that is illegally trafficked through nearby ports and airports," the zoo said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Ten years ago, I found myself running beside my wife Sharon as she was gurneyed into an operating room in Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

In my box were three letters, two branded with the logos of colleges, and one from Justin, my best friend back in the Bronx.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore