yorker

[US]/'jɔːkə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a ball in cricket that is bowled to hit the base of the bat
Word Forms
Pluralyorkers

Phrases & Collocations

new yorker

Example Sentences

New Yorkers confidently expect the inquiry to turn up nothing.

Seven years ago, Michael R.Bloomberg brashly introduced himself to New Yorkers as a billionaire can-didate for mayor.

The word "Knickerbocker", a Dutch surname, is used as a colloquial term for New Yorkers descended from the original Dutch settlers.

Known for their realistic paintings of the working life of New Yorkers, the Ashcan School is most often identified with its depictions of the grittier side of urban life.

He bowled a perfect yorker to dismiss the batsman.

The fast bowler's yorker delivery was too good for the batsman.

The yorker delivery caught the batsman off guard.

The bowler is known for his deadly yorkers.

The yorker is a challenging delivery to face as a batsman.

The bowler practiced his yorkers tirelessly to improve his accuracy.

The batsman was bowled out by a yorker in the final over.

The yorker delivery swung in late, deceiving the batsman.

The bowler's yorker was so well-executed that it shattered the stumps.

Facing a yorker on the last ball of the match, the batsman needed to defend carefully.

Real-world Examples

And creating an environment that new yorkers love and expect.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

For many new yorkers the reopening is a sign that life is returning to normal.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

I'm a new yorker. We like black.

Source: Cat and Mouse Game Season 2

Lindsay Weiss is another Jewish New Yorker who says her curiosity to learn more about the Palestinian culture keeps her coming back.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

And then walk, like a new yorker.

Source: This Is Us Season 1

Other new yorkers slam it, so I wanted to try to fit in.

Source: This Is Us Season 1

Tim Gunn is being honored at " The observers" New yorkers of the year party tonight at the boom boom room.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 4

Call yOurself a New YOrKer. - l've never dOne a lOt Of things. - l Can thinK Of One thing in partiCular.

Source: Sex and the City Season 3

But Chuck and I are savvy new yorkers.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 4

A new yorker who does not take the subway is not a new yorker you can trust.

Source: Cat and Mouse Game Season 1

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