bronx
- 01 B1 Intermediate
One of the five main parts of New York City, located in the north of the city.
The northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County. Proper noun; usually preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Simple“We took the subway to the Bronx to watch a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.”
In context“The Bronx is the only New York City borough located primarily on the United States mainland rather than on an island.”
UsageAlways used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the borough.
PitfallI am visiting Bronx tomorrow. I am visiting the Bronx tomorrow.Unlike most city names, this borough is almost always referred to as 'the Bronx'.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
A type of alcoholic drink made with gin, two types of vermouth, and orange juice.
A classic cocktail consisting of gin, sweet and dry vermouth, and orange juice, typically shaken with ice.
Simple“The bartender recommended a Bronx for those who enjoy gin with a citrus twist.”
In context“The Bronx cocktail gained significant popularity in the early twentieth century as a variation of the classic Martini.”
UsageUsually capitalized as it is named after the borough.
Blend of Bronck + -'s. After immigrant settler Jonas Bronck (1600–1643) of New Netherlands onto the peninsula north of Manhattan Island. * (region): Originally Bronck's Land, the land in the region settled by Jonas Bronck. * (river): Originally Bronck's River, a river bordering the region settled by Jonas Bronck.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.