Bos ‧ ton /ˈbɒst ə n $ ˈbɔːs-/ BrE AmE
a city in Massachusetts on the Atlantic coast, the most important city in New England, and one of the oldest cities in the US. It is often thought of as being less noisy and more relaxed than other American cities, and is known for its old brick buildings. In Boston and the surrounding area, there are many famous colleges and universities, including ↑ Harvard and ↑ MIT .