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bronx

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɹɑŋks// bronx

n. one of the five main areas of New York City. It is located in the northern part of the city and is famous for being the home of the New York Yankees.

n. the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. When used as a proper name, it is almost always preceded by the definite article.


SIMPLE

The Bronx is famous for its large zoo.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people commute from the Bronx to Manhattan every morning for work using the subway system.

COMPLEX

The cultural history of the Bronx is deeply significant, as the borough served as the birthplace of hip-hop during the 1970s before gaining global recognition.

Origin

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.

Usage

Almost always used with the definite article 'the' ('the Bronx'), even when used as a modifier.

Pitfall

I live in Bronx.I live in the Bronx.Unlike most city names or boroughs like Manhattan, the Bronx requires the definite article.

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