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Yonkers
YAHNGKZ
Yonkers (name) means a city in New York State, bordering New York City to the north. Example: “They grew up in Yonkers before moving into the city.”
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A city in New York State, bordering New York City to the north.
"They grew up in Yonkers before moving into the city."
How to use Yonkers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA city just north of the Bronx in New York State.
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Etymology
From Dutch "jonkheer," meaning "young lord" or "esquire," reflecting the area's early Dutch colonial history.
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What does “Yonkers” mean?
The word “Yonkers” means a city in New York State, bordering New York City to the north. In plain terms, a city just north of the Bronx in New York State.
How do you pronounce “Yonkers”?
“Yonkers” is pronounced YAHNGKZ (/ˈjɑŋkɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yonkers” in a sentence?
Here is “Yonkers” used in a sentence: “They grew up in Yonkers before moving into the city.”
What part of speech is “Yonkers”?
“Yonkers” is a name.
Where does the word “Yonkers” come from?
The word “Yonkers” comes from Dutch. From Dutch "jonkheer," meaning "young lord" or "esquire," reflecting the area's early Dutch colonial history.
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