Lexington

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A city in eastern Kentucky, USA: A city known for its horse farms and the breeding of thoroughbred horses.
    • A town in eastern Massachusetts, USA: A town near Boston, historically significant as the site of the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Lexington is often called the "Horse Capital of the World." (This refers to the city in Kentucky.)
    • The "shot heard round the world" was fired in Lexington, Massachusetts. (This refers to the historic town.)
Advanced Usage
  • "The Battle of Lexington": Refers specifically to the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War, which took place in Lexington, Massachusetts.
    • The Battle of Lexington marked the beginning of open armed conflict between the colonies and Great Britain.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lexingtonian (noun): A resident of either Lexington, Kentucky, or Lexington, Massachusetts.
    • As a lifelong Lexingtonian, she knows all the best spots in town.
Synonyms
  • None as a proper noun: As a unique place name, "Lexington" does not have direct synonyms. It can be contextually referred to by its attributes.
    • For Lexington, Kentucky: The Bluegrass Region's hub.
    • For Lexington, Massachusetts: The site of the first Revolutionary battle.
Related Phrases
  • "Lexington and Concord": A phrase used historically to refer to the first battles of the American Revolution, which occurred in these two Massachusetts towns.
    • The events at Lexington and Concord were a turning point in colonial history.
Related Idioms
  • None directly: There are no common idioms that incorporate the word "Lexington." Its usage is primarily geographical and historical.
Noun
  1. the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775)
  2. a city in eastern Kentucky; noted for raising thoroughbred horses
  3. town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

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