Gotham
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- proper noun
- /ˈɡɔːθəm/
- Literature
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Gotham
- I come from one of the oldest and most influential families in Gotham.
- Gotham City
- Gotham, New York
- New Gotham
Examples
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Gotham's now one of the safest cities in the world.
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In the bustling streets of Gotham, the nightlife is always vibrant and exciting.
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Got ourselves a real growth industry here in Gotham.
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Simple stuff that the good people of Gotham take for granted.
Fiction book (1992) -
And you know, Gotham loves a comeback story.
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Read all about it in the Gotham Globe!
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Gotham's been good to our family but the city's been suffering.
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Despite the name, it's a tony little bistro catering to Gotham's elite.
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[Goyer]: When we were working on a story for The Dark Knight, Chris and I talked a lot about New York, because everyone always substituted Gotham for New York.
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Many movies and television shows are set in Gotham, highlighting its unique character.
Synonyms
A rude, joking name for New York City about its dirty or messy parts
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gotham as a nickname for New York City comes from the same English village that appeared in folk tales about 'fools'. A writer used the village name to tease New Yorkers and the name stuck, so calling New York Gotham gives the idea of a big, lively, sometimes dangerous city.