borough
Translation
borough, district
Examples
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
The borough council held a meeting.
The borough council held a meeting.
Grammar Patterns
a borough of ((a city)). Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Similar Words
Synonyms: district, municipality, precinct
Etymology
From Old English 'burh', meaning 'fortified place' or 'town'. Related to German 'Burg' (castle).
Memory Tips
Think of New York City's five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.