brooklyn

n. one of the five main areas of New York City, located on the western end of Long Island.

n. a borough of New York City, coterminous with Kings County, New York. It is the most populous of the five boroughs.

“We walked across the bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn to see the view.”

“Brooklyn has undergone significant gentrification over the last two decades, transforming formerly industrial waterfronts into high-end residential and commercial hubs.”

n. a name given to a person, used for both boys and girls.

n. a given name of modern usage, transferred from the toponym. It is frequently used as a female name but is considered unisex.

“Brooklyn is starting her first day of primary school tomorrow morning.”

“The popularity of Brooklyn as a given name surged in the late 1990s, partly influenced by high-profile celebrity choices.”