Boston
ˈbɒstən
Definition

Definition of Boston - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographyUScapital city of Massachusetts in the USAUS
  • Boston is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
Beantown
2.
LincolnshireRareUKtown and borough in Lincolnshire, EnglandRareUK
  • Boston in Lincolnshire is a historic market town.
borough municipality
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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.

Origin of Boston

English, Boston (a place name)

Terms with Boston included in their meaning

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BCacr.
acr: Boston College
private university in Massachusetts
sports
annual ice hockey tournament in Boston
BCGacr.
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
BMCacr.
acr: Boston Medical Center
place where sick people get help
Bos.abbr.
abr: Boston
city in Massachusetts known for history and sports
historical site
hill in Boston known for the Battle of Bunker Hill

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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  4. Spanish:Boston, ...
  5. Portuguese:Boston, ...
  6. Chinese:波士顿, 林肯郡的波士顿, ...
  7. Japanese:ボストン, ...
  8. Arabic:بوسطن, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹסְטוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:Бостон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Бостон, ...
  12. Hindi:बोस्टन, ...
boston
ˈbɒstən

Definition of boston - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

gameDatedcard game resembling solo whistDated
  • They gathered to play boston after dinner.
  • Boston is a challenging card game.
  • They spent the evening playing boston.
bridge whist
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Origin of boston

American English, Boston (a city)

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  1. French:boston, ...
  2. German:Boston, ...
  3. Italian:boston, ...
  4. Spanish:boston, ...
  5. Portuguese:boston, ...
  6. Chinese:波士顿, ...
  7. Japanese:ボストン, ...
  8. Arabic:بُوسْتُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:בּוֹסְטוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:бостон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бостон, ...
  12. Hindi:बोस्टन, ...
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