Boise

American

[boi-zee, -see] / ˈbɔɪ zi, -si /

noun

a city in and the capital of Idaho, in the SW part: built on the site of an army post on the Oregon Trail.

Boise British

/ -sɪ, ˈbɔɪzɪ /

noun

a city in SW Idaho: the state capital. Pop: 190 117 (2003 est)

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I also feel like all the talk about Boise in the show is going to be a big moment for Idaho.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Adding to her emotional chaos is a fed up ex-husband named Karl, played by Jake Johnson, and the custody battle he’s exacerbated with his decision to move from Brooklyn to Boise, Idaho.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A securities filing External link shows executive vice president and chief legal officer April Miller Boise sold 40,256 shares on Fri.,

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Miller Boise last sold Intel stock on Jan. 31, when she offloaded 20,000 shares External link.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I circle all the capitals that start with B: Boise, Baton Rouge, Bismarck, and of course Boston.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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