Harlem

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhɑːləm/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(här′ləm)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Har•lem  (här′ləm),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Place Namesa section of New York City, in the NE part of Manhattan.
  2. Place Namesa tidal river in New York City, between the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx, which, with Spuyten Duyvil Creek, connects the Hudson and East rivers. 8 mi. (13 km) long.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Harlem / ˈhɑːləm/
  1. a district of New York City, in NE Manhattan: large African American population
'Harlem' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Black Renaissance - Bronx - Harlem Renaissance - Harlemite - Manhattan - Spuyten Duyvil Creek - stride piano

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