the Big Apple

noun

informal

—used as a name for New York City

She moved to the Big Apple after she graduated.

Examples of the Big Apple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The look had an air of laidback elegance perfect for an outing in the Big Apple. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

James has arrived at and left practices via helicopter, which has been shown to be traveling to and from the Big Apple. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The 20-episode season opens nearly 7,000 miles away from the Big Apple. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Uniqlo didn’t reveal if its South Florida opening festivities would replicate the Big Apple’s driving and harmonious vibes, but there’s certainly room. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the Big Apple

• pineapple
• appal
• chapel
• dapple
• grapple