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The boroughs
/ðə ˈbʌroʊz/
Definition
1
The five administrative divisions of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, each with distinct cultural identities and governance.
2
Informally, a collective reference to urban neighborhoods or districts in a city, often evoking the diverse, gritty charm of NYC's outer areas.
Examples
He claimed to know all the boroughs like the back of his hand, but got lost in his own backyard in Queens.
The boroughs turned into a pizza battlefield during the annual slice showdown—no survivors, just heartburn.
She hopped boroughs faster than a subway rat, chasing the perfect bagel from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
Tourists treat the boroughs like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but locals know the plot twists end in traffic.