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Brooklyn-bound
BROOK-lin BOWND
Local meaning
A transit direction label indicating that a train or bus is traveling toward Brooklyn or farther into Brooklyn.
Brooklyn-bound appears on routes that cross into or continue through Brooklyn. It may correspond to downtown travel in Manhattan on some subway lines, but that relationship is route-specific and should not be generalized to every service.
Example in context
- “Take the Brooklyn-bound train two stops.”
How it is used
A common borough-direction phrase whose destination varies by line and location.
neutral, practical, route-dependent
subway and bus directions, station announcements
A common borough-direction phrase whose destination varies by line and location.
The phrase does not identify the final stop or whether service is local or express; check the route and terminal name.
Spelling and scope
A common borough-direction phrase whose destination varies by line and location.
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LocalMean keeps common search spellings discoverable without claiming that every borough, community, or generation uses one written form.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brooklyn-bound always downtown?
No. It may align with downtown travel on some Manhattan segments, but the line’s route determines the actual direction.
Does Brooklyn-bound tell me the last stop?
No. It only gives a broad borough direction, not the terminal.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- How to Ride the SubwayMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official subway-riding context for transfers, directions, platforms, and trip planning.