English Explanatory Dictionary

Bronx

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A borough of New York City, New York, United States.
  2. A river downstate in New York State; in full, Bronx River.
noun
  1. A cocktail containing gin, vermouth, and orange juice.

Pronunciation

/bɹɒŋks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Bronx.wav /bɹɑŋks/

Word forms

Bronx the Bronx

Etymology

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.

Derived words

Bronx cheer Bronx County
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