boston

n. the capital city of the state of Massachusetts in the United States.

n. the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, known for its historical role in the American Revolution.

“We spent three days in Boston visiting the historic sites and museums.”

“Boston remains a global hub for higher education and biotechnology, anchored by prestigious institutions located within its metropolitan area.”

n. a market town and port in Lincolnshire, England.

n. a market town and seaport in Lincolnshire, England, from which the American city derives its name.

“The famous church tower in Boston is known as the Boston Stump.”

“The original settlers of the Massachusetts colony named their new home after Boston in Lincolnshire, where many of them had lived.”

British English

n. a type of lettuce with soft, green leaves that form a loose head.

n. a variety of butterhead lettuce characterized by its soft, tender leaves and mild flavour.

“I prefer using Boston lettuce for these wraps because the leaves are flexible.”

“The chef recommended Boston lettuce for the salad to provide a delicate texture that wouldn't overpower the light vinaigrette.”

American English

n. an old card game for four people that was popular in the 1700s.

n. an eighteenth-century trick-taking card game for four players, played with two decks of cards.

“The characters in the old novel spent their evening playing Boston.”

“Historians note that Boston was one of the most popular card games in Europe and America during the late eighteenth century.”

Archaic