Bostonian

American  

[baw-stoh-nee-uhn, bo-stoh-] / bɔˈstoʊ ni ən, bɒˈstoʊ- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or typical of Boston, Mass., or its residents.

   a Bostonian childhood; Bostonian reserve.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Boston, Mass.

Etymology

Origin of Bostonian

First recorded in 1675–85; Boston + -ian

Example Sentences

“For me, the novelty had worn out. I got to the point where I didn’t really want them to win,” said Evans, a native Bostonian and lifelong local sports fan.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

This time her name is Wonder Parish, and she’s a blue-collar Bostonian with the accent to match.

From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023

The nearest novel to being essentially Bostonian might be Edwin O’Connor’s “The Last Hurrah”; its protagonist, Frank Skeffington, based on Boston’s flamboyant James Michael Curley, embodies Boston’s old political culture of blarney and bribery.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

“Nobody thinks a toothbrush is important until you don’t have one,” said lead organizer Galante, whose accent gives her away as a Bostonian.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2021

His voice was cool and Bostonian, almost British.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt