Definition
Definition of Boston - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyUS capital city of Massachusetts in the USAUS
- Boston is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
2.
LincolnshireRare UK town and borough in Lincolnshire, EnglandRare UK
- Boston in Lincolnshire is a historic market town.
Expressions with Boston
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relating to a custard-filled doughnut with chocolate icing
She ordered a Boston cream pie for dessert.
navy beans baked with molasses and salt pork
Boston baked beans are a staple at our family gatherings.
round cake filled with custard and chocolate frosting
We enjoyed a delicious Boston cream pie for dessert.
dark steamed loaf with molasses, cornmeal, rye, whole wheat flour
We served Boston brown bread with baked beans at dinner.
cut of pork from the upper shoulder of a pig
The chef prepared a delicious roast using a Boston butt.
famous harbor in Boston known for its history
Many tourists visit Boston Harbor to see the historic sites.
variety of butterhead lettuce known for mild flavor
Boston lettuce adds a delicate touch to sandwiches.
political protest in 1773 against British tea taxes
The Boston Tea Party was a key event in American history.
tool for evaluating business units' market performance
The company used the Boston matrix to assess its product lines.
wrestling move where legs are bent back and held
He won the match by applying a Boston crab.
prohibited or censored in Boston
The controversial book was banned in Boston.
Origin of Boston
English, Boston (a place name)
Terms with Boston included in their meaning
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acr: Boston College
private university in Massachusetts
sports
annual ice hockey tournament in Boston
acr: Boston Consulting Group
company giving business advice to other companies
neighborhood
historic area in Boston known for its charm
geography
nickname for the city of Boston
acr: Boston Medical Center
place where sick people get help
abr: Boston
city in Massachusetts known for history and sports
historical site
hill in Boston known for the Battle of Bunker Hill
acr: Boston Transportation Department
manages Boston's public transport and traffic systems
acr: Boston University
university located in Boston
agriculture
Boston lettuce variety with a loose head
northeast
region between Boston and Washington D.C
history
early British colony in North America with capital Boston
geography
state in the northeastern US with capital Boston
Boston
neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston neighborhood
neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts city
city in Massachusetts, a Boston suburb
Massachusetts
geographical region of Massachusetts, south of Boston
censorship
prohibited or censored in Boston
morality
not allowed due to strict moral standards in Boston
place
famous harbor in Boston known for its history
geography
the body of water in Boston with islands
geography
person born in or living in Boston
geography
related to or characteristic of Boston
Examples of Boston in a sentence
Boston hosts numerous tech conferences every year. Boston in Lincolnshire hosts an annual fair. The architecture in Boston, Lincolnshire, is quite remarkable.
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Definition of boston - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
gameDated card game resembling solo whistDated
- They gathered to play boston after dinner.
- Boston is a challenging card game.
- They spent the evening playing boston.
Origin of boston
American English, Boston (a city)
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