noun
General Slang
the city
thuh SIT-ee · noun · informal
Manhattan (to outer-borough New Yorkers)
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For residents of the outer boroughs and surrounding areas, 'the city' means Manhattan specifically, not NYC as a whole.
“We're taking the train into the city tonight.”
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the city In A Sentence
We're taking the train into the city tonight.
Origin & Usage
NYC regional usage; Manhattan as the historic core is 'the city' to those in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and beyond.
People Also Ask
What does 'the city' mean in New York?
To outer-borough New Yorkers, 'the city' means Manhattan specifically, not NYC as a whole.
Why is Manhattan called 'the city'?
As the historic core, Manhattan is 'the city' to those in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and surrounding areas.
How do you use 'the city'?
Use it to refer to Manhattan, as in 'We're taking the train into the city tonight.'
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