New York City

/nu jɔrk ˌsɪdi/

/nu jɔk ˈsɪti/

Definitions of New York City

1. noun

   the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center
   synonyms: Greater New York, New York

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   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

   point of entry, port of entry

   a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise