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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Boston Logan would install a heated runway if we assumed a low-cost scenario for installation.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Boston’s biotech engine sputters, Ph.D.s can’t find work.

From The Wall Street Journal

There were also wins for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.

From BBC

Behind Chicago, New York, Cleveland, and Boston saw the greatest price increases.

From Barron's