[baw-stuh
n, bos-tuhn] 
| 1. | a seaport in and the capital of Massachusetts, in the E part. 562,994. |
| 2. | (lowercase) a variety of whist, popular in the early 19th century, played by four persons with two packs of cards. |
| 3. | (usually lowercase) a social dance that is a modification of the waltz. |
| Bos·ton (bô'stən, bŏs'tən) The capital and largest city of Massachusetts, in the eastern part of the state on Boston Bay, an arm of Massachusetts Bay. Founded in the 17th century, it was a leading center of agitation against England in the 18th century and a stronghold of abolitionist thought in the 19th century. Today it is a major commercial, financial, and educational hub. Population: 591,000. Bos·to'ni·an (bô-stō'nē-ən, bŏs-) adj. & n. |
Capital of Massachusetts and largest city in the state.
Note: Site of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Note: Boston is often called “the Hub” for “Hub of the Universe,” or “Beantown” after Boston baked beans.
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