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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Holt—who is set to graduate next month and attend graduate school at Boston University—worries Hampshire’s closure might tarnish her academic record in the eyes of employers and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

His budget was microscopic compared with wealthy, star-studded franchises like the Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Boston Scientific is down 36% since recommendation, but can rally from here.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

During a Monday news conference, Johnson mentioned Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell among the team’s vets she’s looking forward to learning from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Only minutes after Mr. Boston hung up, four police cars sped up and screeched to a stop outside the phone booth.

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