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Boston
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Bos·ton  (bôstn, bstn)
The capital and largest city of Massachusetts, in the eastern part of the state on Boston Bay, an arm of Massachusetts Bay. Founded in the 17th century, it was a leading center of agitation against England in the 18th century and a stronghold of abolitionist thought in the 19th century. Today it is a major commercial, financial, and educational hub. Population: 591,000.

Bos·toni·an (bô-stn-n, bs-) adj. & n.

boston [ˈbɒstən]
n
1. (Group Games / Card Games) a card game for four, played with two packs
2. (Performing Arts / Dancing) Chiefly US a slow gliding dance, a variation of the waltz

Boston [ˈbɒstən]
n
1. (Placename) a port in E Massachusetts, the state capital. Pop.: 589 141 (2000)
2. (Placename) a port in E England, in SE Lincolnshire. Pop.: 34 606 (1991)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.BostonBoston - state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
battle of Bunker Hill, Bunker Hill - the first important battle of the American War of Independence (1775) which was fought at Breed's Hill; the British defeated the colonial forces
Charlestown Navy Yard - the navy yard in Boston where the frigate `Constitution' is anchored
Bay State, Massachusetts, Old Colony, MA - a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
Boston Harbor - the seaport at Boston
Beacon Hill - a fashionable section of Boston; site of the Massachusetts capital building
Charlestown - a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629
Translations
Boston:
Boston baked beans
pl (US) weiße Bohnen mit gepökeltem Schweinefleisch und Melasse oder braunem Zucker
Boston crab
n (Wrestling) → Beinschraube f


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