Lexington

American  

[lek-sing-tuhn] / ˈlɛk sɪŋ tən /

noun

1. a town in E Massachusetts, NW of Boston: first battle of American Revolution fought here April 19, 1775.

2. a city in N Kentucky.

3. a city in central North Carolina.

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Lexington British  

/ ˈlɛksɪŋtən /

noun

1. a city in NE central Kentucky, in the bluegrass region: major centre for horse-breeding. Pop (including Fayette): 266 798 (2003 est)

2. a city in Massachusetts, northwest of Boston: site of the first action (1775) of the War of American Independence. Pop: 30 631 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

The famed skyscraper, which began hosting tenants in April 1930 and was once the world's tallest building, continues to draw tourists to its blue-chip address of 405 Lexington Avenue in the heart of Manhattan.

From Barron's

Stugart and her father, John Hammer, filed a lawsuit in October against Dacus, another provider in his office, and their employer, Lexington Health, alleging negligence and wrongful death.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tyson Foods will close its Lexington, Neb., plant by Jan. 20, a move that will affect 3,200 workers and disrupt the local economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lexington’s economic engine is sputtering to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal

A week after the meeting, America’s largest meat supplier, Tyson Foods, said it would close its Lexington, Neb., beef plant and cut production at a Texas plant to reduce costs.

From The Wall Street Journal