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Definition of west new york
west new york
west new york Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, situated upon the New Jersey Palisades and directly overlooking the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline.
Example
"Many commuters who work in Manhattan choose to live in West New York for its affordable housing and scenic views of the city."
Word Nuance & Usage
Despite its name, West New York is a municipality located in the state of New Jersey, not New York.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Incorporated as a town in 1898, replacing Union Township. It was named for its geographical location directly across the Hudson River to the west of New York City.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of West new york. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/west new york