a seaport in and the capital of Massachusetts, in the E part.
(lowercase) a variety of whist, popular in the early 19th century, played by four persons with two packs of cards.
(usually lowercase) a social dance that is a modification of the waltz.
a port in E Massachusetts, the state capital. Pop: 581 616 (2003 est)
a port in E England, in SE Lincolnshire. Pop: 35 124 (2001)
a card game for four, played with two packs
a slow gliding dance, a variation of the waltz
Site of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Boston is often called “the Hub” for “Hub of the Universe,” or “Beantown” after Boston baked beans.
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In its earliest days, for example, Portnoy discovered that aspiring models from Boston University fared better hawking his free newspaper than did the homeless he first hired for the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
The Scots defeated Haiti 1-0 in their opening Group C match in Boston, the same city where they then lost 1-0 to Morocco, before being beaten 3-0 by Brazil in Miami.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
InSilico’s base may be in Boston, but it has a major presence in China, which has become a powerhouse in biopharmaceutical innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Rice left the Boston Stadium after the Ghana draw with strapping on his left calf and missed training on Thursday - but it was felt the knock just needed rest.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Boston Corbett watched the assassin’s every move inside the barn.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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