beach & amusement park in Brooklyn, N.Y., on a peninsula, formerly an island, at the SW end of Long Island
Origin:
< Du Konynen Eyland, rabbit island
See Coney Island in American Heritage Dictionary 4
A resort district of Brooklyn, New York, on the Atlantic Ocean, famous for its boardwalk and amusement park featuring souvenir stands, thrilling rides, and numerous eating places.
noun Informal
A frankfurter served in a bun with condiments, especially meat sauce and onions.