borough

noun
UK: /ˈbʌr.ə/
US: /ˈbɝː.oʊ/

  1. An administrative division of a city or town.

    1. I live in the Queens borough of New York City. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each borough in London has its own council and mayor to manage local affairs. [ ] [ ]

  2. A town with its own government; in some U.S. states, a self-governing municipal entity.

    1. Our borough council meets every Tuesday evening to discuss local issues. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Alaskan borough system allows for more localized control over resources and services. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

district ward municipality town

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "borough" in English means: An administrative division of a city or town., A town with its own government; in some U.S. states, a self-governing municipal entity..

The phonetic transcription of "borough" is /ˈbʌr.ə/ in British English and /ˈbɝː.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "borough": district, ward, municipality, town.

Example usage of "borough": "I live in the Queens borough of New York City.". More examples on the page.