Definition
boroughs
noun
- plural of borough; incorporated towns or administrative divisions within a city or county
Examples
- New York City consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
- The mayor visited several boroughs during his campaign tour.
- Each of the boroughs has its own local government and services.
- London is divided into 32 boroughs plus the City of London.
- The boroughs compete annually in various sports tournaments.
- Property taxes vary significantly between different boroughs.
- Public transportation connects all the boroughs in the metropolitan area.