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Bronx Moderate

Bronx has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a borough of New York City

"We took the subway from Manhattan to the Bronx on our weekend trip."

2

A cocktail containing gin, vermouth and orange juice.

"The bartender mixed a refreshing Bronx cocktail using equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and fresh orange juice."

In plain English: Bronx is an area of New York City known for its parks, neighborhoods, and hip-hop culture.

"She grew up in the Bronx before she moved to Brooklyn for college."

Proper Noun
1

Ellipsis of The Bronx: a borough of New York City, New York, United States.

"The basketball team plays its home games at the new arena in the Bronx."

Example Sentences
"She grew up in the Bronx before she moved to Brooklyn for college." noun
"The Bronx is known for its vibrant street art and historic parks." noun
"She moved to the Bronx last year to be closer to her family." noun
"Many tourists visit the Bronx Zoo to see rare animals up close." noun
See Also
kingsbridge river new york city bronx county cocktail new york state vermouth new york
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Origin

The name Bronx is a blend derived from the Dutch settler Jonas Bronck and his surname. It originally referred to "Bronck's Land" or "Bronck's River," describing the territory north of Manhattan that he settled in New Netherland between 1600 and 1643.

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