1
a
: a medieval fortified group of houses forming a town with special duties and privileges
b
: a town or urban constituency in Great Britain that sends a member to Parliament
c
: an urban area in Great Britain incorporated for purposes of self-government
2
a
: a municipal corporation proper in some states (such as New Jersey and Minnesota) corresponding to the incorporated town or village of the other states
b
: one of the five constituent political divisions of New York City
3
: a civil division of the state of Alaska corresponding to a county in most other states
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Shots of Roger biking down idyllic Brooklyn streets, grassy knolls in Brooklyn parks and cozy coffee shops and bars on Brooklyn corners are abundant, but beyond that the borough’s depiction leaves viewers wanting.
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Morgan A. Grain, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2016, The New York Times signaled its intent to stretch its culinary reach nationwide, with its chief critic Pete Wells looking to evaluate restaurants outside of the five boroughs.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Vito Fossella, the Staten Island borough president, who has sued over congestion pricing, thanked Mr. Trump and Secretary Duffy and called on the M.T.A. to turn off the toll readers.
—Winnie Hu, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Japanese-Mexican dish is already served throughout the boroughs.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Morgan A. Grain, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2016, The New York Times signaled its intent to stretch its culinary reach nationwide, with its chief critic Pete Wells looking to evaluate restaurants outside of the five boroughs.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
Vito Fossella, the Staten Island borough president, who has sued over congestion pricing, thanked Mr. Trump and Secretary Duffy and called on the M.T.A. to turn off the toll readers.
—Winnie Hu, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Japanese-Mexican dish is already served throughout the boroughs.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Borough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borough. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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borough
noun
bor·ough
ˈbər-ō 
1
a
: a town or urban area in Great Britain that sends a member to Parliament
b
: a self-governing urban area in Great Britain
2
: a self-governing town or village in some states
3
: one of the five political divisions of New York City
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