Staten Island

[ stat-n ]

noun

1. an island facing New York Bay.
2. Formerly Richmond. a borough of New York City including this island. 64½ sq. mi. (167 sq. km).

Staten Island

/ ˈstætən /

noun

1. an island in SE New York State, in New York Harbor: a borough of New York city; heavy industry. Pop: 443 728 (2000). Area: 155 sq km (60 sq miles)

Example Sentences

A former marine and FBI agent, Grimm, 54, represented Staten Island and part of Brooklyn in the House of Representatives, but resigned months before being convicted of tax evasion in 2015.

From BBC

Davidson is known for his dark sense of humor, Staten Island accent and unconventional magnetism.

From Salon

Or when I’m riding that Staten Island ferry, I’m writing songs, so this book has hundreds of pages in it to be quite frank and it’s just like, wow.

From Los Angeles Times

Eventually Miles Mitchell, 21, from Staten Island, was crowned winner dressed in a Willy Wonka outfit, before he tossed candy to the crowd from a briefcase.

From BBC

Featuring characters named for Greek musical scales, the composition traces his own journey from Staten Island project housing to performing at concert halls.

From Los Angeles Times