Boston

[baw-stuhn, bos-tuhn] / ˈbɔ stən, ˈbɒs tən /

NOUN

capital of massachusetts

Synonyms

STRONG

Beantown

WEAK

Athens of America Cradle of Modern America Hub of the Universe Puritan City the City of Kind Hearts the Cradle of Liberty the Hub the Walking City

Example Sentences

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Peter Ireland is a professor of economics at Boston College and member of the Shadow Open Market Committee.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The 29-year-old had planned to be back in Boston with his fiance after a 35-day cruise to some of the most remote places on Earth.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Her last official trip abroad was in December 2022 when she travelled to Boston in the United States with William for the awarding of environmental Earthshot prize.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The firm said it had cooperated with the Boston U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Walter Cronkite walked into the lobby of the Commander Hotel in Boston.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin