Definition

Proper noun 1. A historical battle: A major battle fought in 1847 during the Mexican-American War, where U.S. forces led by General Zachary Taylor achieved a significant victory over Mexican forces commanded by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The battle took place near a ranch with this name in northern Mexico.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Battle of Buena Vista was a turning point in the Mexican-American War.
  • General Taylor's victory at Buena Vista made him a national hero in the United States.

Advanced Usage

• Historical reference: The name is primarily used as a historical reference to the specific battle and its location. It is not commonly used in general modern English outside of this historical or geographical context.
  • The tactics employed at Buena Vista are still studied in military academies.

Variants and Related Words

• Battle of Buena Vista: The full, formal name for the event.
• Angostura: An alternative historical name sometimes used for the same battle, referring to a nearby pass.

Synonyms

• Battle of Angostura (historical synonym)

Noun

1. a pitched battle in the Mexican War in 1847; United States forces under Zachary Taylor defeated the Mexican forces under Santa Anna at a locality in northern Mexico