boro
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A short informal name for a borough used in place names
- noun
- /ˈbɔːroʊ/
- Informal
:
barrio
- Emergency generators for traffic lights and to warm a room/kitchen at boro hall should be purchased for "the next time."
Examples
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The boro needs a page like this.
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The neighborhood has many parks and schools, making it a great place to live in the boro.
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Residents in the boro participated in the community clean-up day organized by the local council.
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In the boro, you'll find a variety of shops and restaurants that reflect the area's culture.
Synonyms
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A place outside a city where many people live, with houses and parks
is used for a city subdivision or place name inside the city
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A small town, not a big city
is an informal short form for an urban subdivision rather than a separate town
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A neighborhood outside the old part of a city, often in New Orleans
is an informal abbreviated form used in place names more broadly
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A funny ending added to a word to make a place name
is an informal spoken abbreviation used as a standalone name element
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word boro is a short form of borough, which comes from an old word meaning 'town' or 'fortified place'. So when you see boro in a place name it means a small town or local district.