Brooklyn
0 antonyms and opposites of Brooklyn, grouped by meaning.
Name — A populous borough of New York City, and a female or unisex given name derived from the place name.
Etymology
From Dutch Breukelen, from broek ("wetland, marsh").
Full origin of Brooklyn →Frequently asked questions
What does “Brooklyn” mean?
The word “Brooklyn” means a populous borough of New York City, and a female or unisex given name derived from the place name.
How do you pronounce “Brooklyn”?
“Brooklyn” is pronounced BRUUK-luhn (/ˈbɹʊk.lən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brooklyn” in a sentence?
Here is “Brooklyn” used in a sentence: “She grew up in Brooklyn before moving to Manhattan.”
What part of speech is “Brooklyn”?
“Brooklyn” is a name.
Where does the word “Brooklyn” come from?
The word “Brooklyn” comes from Dutch. From Dutch Breukelen, from broek ("wetland, marsh").
Is “Brooklyn” a common word?
“Brooklyn” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "Brooklyn" and "Manhattan"?
Both are boroughs of New York City. Brooklyn is the most populous borough and sits at the western end of Long Island, while Manhattan is the smaller, densely built central borough famous for its skyscrapers.
Is "Brooklyn" used as a first name?
Yes. Alongside being a borough of New York City, Brooklyn is a female or unisex given name derived from the place name, and is given more often to girls than to boys.
What is the difference between "Brooklyn" and "Brooklynn"?
Brooklyn is the standard spelling and matches the New York City borough it comes from. "Brooklynn," with a double "n," is a modern respelling used only as a given name, not for the place.