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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News desk, leading coverage of national affairs in major regions of the country ranging from Boston to Miami and across the Deep South.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Are the Lomans meant to be Irish immigrants or is that a Boston dialect that is being affected when the cartoonish New Yorkese takes a breather?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The hope is that Gannon-Doak continues his recovery and is flying come Boston.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Boston Scientific stock tumbled 9% after the company posted mixed data for its Watchman heart implant.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Boston Corbett was never punished for shooting Booth.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson