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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
vair-uh-ZAH-noh NAR-ohz BRIJ
Local meaning
The suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island across the Narrows.
New Yorkers often shorten the name to the Verrazzano or simply the bridge when context is clear. The official spelling uses two z’s in Verrazzano. It is a major link between Staten Island and Brooklyn and forms part of several regional driving routes.
Example in context
- “Traffic is slow approaching the Verrazzano.”
How it is used
A major MTA bridge and an important New York place-name pronunciation and spelling query.
neutral, regional, geographic
driving, traffic reports, borough travel, marathon references
A major MTA bridge and an important New York place-name pronunciation and spelling query.
Current tolls, vehicle restrictions, closures, and lane information should be verified through official sources.
Spelling and scope
A major MTA bridge and an important New York place-name pronunciation and spelling query.
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Verrazzano Bridge meaningVerrazano vs Verrazzano spellingbridge Brooklyn Staten Island
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Frequently asked questions
How many z’s are in Verrazzano?
The official bridge name uses two z’s in Verrazzano.
Which boroughs does it connect?
Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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.
- Verrazzano-Narrows BridgeMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Official MTA context for the Brooklyn–Staten Island crossing and its spelling.