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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Scotland fans really do pay the price of being in Boston for such a length of time, as well as the prices for the Brazil game.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Lawlor adds, “The local ingredients in Boston and New England were different, with items like lobster and molasses, which make many New England Chinese food dishes darker and sweeter.”

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Some drive in from Long Island; others take the train from Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

England fans get a good deal in Dallas but Scotland have eight nights in Boston - one of the most expensive cities.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Sookie and I stood, watching a story about a house fire outside Boston.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen