a borough of New York City
"The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan to the borough of Brooklyn in New York City."
A borough of New York City, New York, United States. It is located on the western end of Long Island.
"Brooklyn is a vibrant borough of New York City situated on the western end of Long Island."
The name Brooklyn comes from the Dutch word Breukelen, which originally meant a wetland or marsh. The term was derived directly from the Old Dutch root for "marsh," reflecting the area's original geography when it was first named.