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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That said, if there’s one group stage game to splurge on, it’s the June 26 showdown between France and Norway in Boston, aka Mbappé vs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The previous biggest comeback in the Finals was 24 points, by the Boston Celtics against the Los Angeles Lakers in 2008.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

JG: I admire that the French national team is staying at the Four Seasons in Boston for a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Delta direct flight to Boston was special for one family, who managed to secure match tickets mid-flight.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Except for the Fox sisters’ erratic rapping, none of the other mediums produced a single manifestation for the Boston Courier committee.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock