massachusetts
n. uncountablen. a state in the northeastern United States. It is famous for its history, top universities, and the city of Boston.
n. a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is historically significant as the site of the Mayflower landing and is a global hub for higher education and biotechnology.
Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts.
Many students move to Massachusetts every autumn to attend one of the many prestigious universities in the area.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, serving as the site of the Boston Tea Party and the first battles of the war.
From Massachusett Muhsachuweesut, from muhs (“great”) + wachuwees (“hill”) + -ut (locative suffix) i.e. the Great Blue Hill of the Wôpanâak people.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 2, 2026