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Definition of yonkers

yonkers

/ˈjɑːŋ.kərz/
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• noun

1

American A major city in Westchester County, New York, situated along the eastern bank of the Hudson River immediately north of the Bronx borough of New York City.

Example

"After working in Manhattan for several years, she moved to a quiet neighborhood in Yonkers to enjoy more living space while remaining close to the city."

• Rhymes for yonkers

• Nearby Words

yolk
yom
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york
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Dutch word 'jonkheer', meaning 'young gentleman' or 'young lord', which was a title applied to Adriaen van der Donck, the Dutch landowner who purchased the land in 1646.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yonkers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yonkers
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