bronx
word
/ˈbɹɑŋks/
brongks
/ˈbɹɒŋks/
brongks
Definition
The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City, in the northern part of the city. It can also refer to the area, its people, culture, and institutions located there.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun with 'the': 'the Bronx'. It refers mainly to the New York City borough, not a common noun. Common collocations include 'the South Bronx', 'Bronx Zoo', and 'Bronx-born'. Be careful with capitalization: 'Bronx' is capitalized.
Spanish: BronxPortuguese (BR): BronxPortuguese (PT): BronxChinese (Simplified): 布朗克斯区Chinese (Traditional): 布朗克斯區Hindi: ब्रॉन्क्सArabic: برونكسBengali: ব্রঙ্কসRussian: БронксJapanese: ブロンクスVietnamese: BronxKorean: 브롱크스Turkish: BronxUrdu: برونکسIndonesian: Bronx
Example Sentences
My uncle lives in the Bronx.
basic
We visited the Bronx Zoo last summer.
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She grew up in the Bronx.
basic
He's Bronx-born, so he knows every block around here.
natural
The food in the Bronx was amazing, especially the small family places.
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After the game, we took the train up to the Bronx.
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