Staten Island
[ stat-n ]
/ ˈstæt n /
noun
an island facing New York Bay.
Formerly Richmond.
a borough of New York City including this island. 64½ sq. mi. (167 sq. km).
Example sentences from the Web for staten island
The Staten-Island Huguenots would make the same pious journey in their light skiffs and boats.
British Dictionary definitions for staten island
Staten Island
/ (ˈstætən) /
noun
an island in SE New York State, in New York Harbor: a borough of New York city; heavy industry. Pop: 443 728 (2000). Area: 155 sq km (60 sq miles)