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Flatbush (name) means a neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City. Example: “They grew up on a quiet street in Flatbush.”

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A neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City.
"They grew up on a quiet street in Flatbush."
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Etymology

From Dutch "Vlacke Bos," meaning "wooded plain."

Origin: Dutch

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What does “Flatbush” mean?
The word “Flatbush” means a neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City.
How do you use “Flatbush” in a sentence?
Here is “Flatbush” used in a sentence: “They grew up on a quiet street in Flatbush.”
What part of speech is “Flatbush”?
“Flatbush” is a name.
Where does the word “Flatbush” come from?
The word “Flatbush” comes from Dutch. From Dutch "Vlacke Bos," meaning "wooded plain.".

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