General
the five boroughs
What does the five boroughs mean?
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — together, all of New York City.
"He's performed in all five boroughs."
Origin
NYC; the city's official structure of five boroughs, consolidated in 1898.
Frequently asked questions
What are the five boroughs?
They're the five administrative divisions that make up all of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
When did NYC become five boroughs?
The city was consolidated into its five-borough structure in 1898.
Is 'the five boroughs' the same as all of NYC?
Yes — together the five boroughs make up the entire city of New York.
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