yonkers
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Definition
Yonkers is a city located just north of New York City in the state of New York, USA. It is known for its diverse communities and proximity to Manhattan.
Usage & Nuances
'Yonkers' is always capitalized and used as a proper noun. It refers specifically to the city in New York, not to a general noun or verb. Used in geography, travel, addresses, or local context.
Spanish: Yonkers (nombre propio, ciudad de Nueva York)Portuguese (BR): Yonkers (nome próprio, cidade em Nova York)Portuguese (PT): Yonkers (nome próprio, cidade em Nova Iorque)Chinese (Simplified): 扬克斯（纽约州的城市名）Chinese (Traditional): 揚克斯（紐約州的城市名）Hindi: यॉन्कर्स (न्यूयॉर्क का एक शहर)Arabic: يونكرز (مدينة في ولاية نيويورك)Bengali: YonkersRussian: ЙонкерсJapanese: ヨンカーズVietnamese: YonkersKorean: 욘커스Turkish: YonkersUrdu: یونکرزIndonesian: Yonkers
Example Sentences
I live in Yonkers.
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Have you ever been to Yonkers? I heard they have great parks.
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We took a train up to Yonkers for the weekend to relax.
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Yonkers is near New York City.
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My uncle works in Yonkers.
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Many people commute from Yonkers to Manhattan for work.
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