Boston (en. Boston)

/ˈbɔstən/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
City in the northeastern United States, famous for its role in the American Revolution.
Boston is known for the Boston Tea Party.
Boston es conocida por el Boston Tea Party.
Academic center, home to prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT.
Thousands of international students come to study in Boston each year.
Miles de estudiantes internacionales vienen a estudiar a Boston cada año.
Important port and economic center of New England.
Maritime transport is crucial to Boston's economy.
El transporte marítimo es crucial para la economía de Boston.

Etymology

The name Boston comes from 'St Botolph's Town' in England, where the mayor founded Boston, Massachusetts.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Beantown
Nickname for Boston, related to the city's history with beans.
Beantown
The Hub
Referred to as the 'hub' of New England due to its cultural and economic significance.
The Hub

Related Words

Massachusetts
U.S. state where Boston is located.
Massachusetts
American Revolution
Conflict in which Boston played a central role.
Revolución Americana
Harvard University
Renowned educational institution located in Boston.
Universidad de Harvard

Slang Meanings

Referring to a Bostonian or someone from Boston.
That guy is a true Bostonian, always talking about his city.
Ese tipo es un verdadero bostoniano, siempre habla de su ciudad.
Talking about the local culture (like sports, food, etc.) of Boston.
I always enjoy Bostonizing with friends about the Red Sox.
Siempre disfruto bostonizando con amigos sobre los Red Sox.