[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. |
[mas-uh-choo-sits] | 1. | a state in the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast. 5,737,037; 8257 sq. mi. (21,385 sq. km). Capital: Boston. Abbreviation: MA (for use with zip code), Mass. |
| 2. | Massachusett. |
| 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. |
State in the northeastern United States; one of the New England states. Bordered by Vermont and New Hampshire to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, and New York to the west. Its capital and largest city is Boston.
Note: One of the thirteen colonies, playing a key role in resisting the British before and during the Revolutionary War.
Note: The settlement of Massachusetts began in 1620, when the first Pilgrims arrived from England in the Mayflower near Plymouth Rock.
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.