What city is called the Big Apple?

Answer 1

There are three main theories as to how the Big Apple got its name:

1) In the 1910s and 1920s, the purse (prizes) for horse races used to be called an 'apple'. New York, as the home of some of the largest racetracks, became known as the 'big apple'.

2) Jazz musicians had nicknames for all the big cities where jazz and blues clubs could be found. New Orleans was the Big Easy, for instance, and New York was the Big Apple.

3) In the 1970s, during New York City's big financial crisis, marketers were looking for a way to promote tourism and bring in some much-needed income. They revived the term, using it in their advertising ever since.

Answer 2

"The Big Apple" is a nickname for New York City. It was made famous by touring jazz musicians in 1930s and 1940s. To them, playing in New York City was "The Big Apple."

Answer 3

New York City is called the Big Apple.

For more on the history of the unique nickname, see the related question below.

Answer 4

The Big Apple is a name often given to New York City, New York, which is on the east coast of the United States.

Answer 5

if you are talking about new york staes capital it is albany, new york

not new york new york

Answer 6

The Big Apple City.

No, actually it's New York City in the great state of New York in the US of A.

Answer 7

New York is often called the Big Apple

Answer 8

The big apple in USA is New York