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kingston

Kingston is a bustling port city on the Caribbean coast.

Definition

Proper noun: 1. The capital and largest city of Jamaica: A major city located on the southeastern coast of the island, serving as the country's cultural, economic, and political center. 2. A town in Ontario, Canada: A historic town in southeastern Ontario, situated on Lake Ontario near the beginning of the Saint Lawrence River. 3. A town in New York, USA: A town in Ulster County, New York, located along the Hudson River.

Usage Examples
  • As the capital of Jamaica:
    • Kingston is known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural history.
    • The business conference will be held in Kingston next month.
  • As a town in Ontario:
    • We visited the historic fort in Kingston, Ontario.
    • Kingston is an important stop along the St. Lawrence Seaway.
  • As a town in New York:
    • Kingston, New York, was the first capital of the state.
    • The hiking trails near Kingston offer beautiful views of the Hudson Valley.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kingston upon Hull": Often simply called "Hull," this is a city in England. It is a distinct place and not typically referred to as just "Kingston" in common usage to avoid confusion with the more prominent locations.
    • The poet Philip Larkin worked at the university in Kingston upon Hull.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kingstonian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Kingston, Jamaica.
    • The Kingstonians are proud of their city's musical heritage.
Synonyms
  • Capital (for Kingston, Jamaica): The seat of government.
    • Kingston is the capital of Jamaica.
  • Port city (for Kingston, Jamaica): A city with a major harbor.
    • Kingston is a bustling port city.
Related Phrases
  • "Downtown Kingston": Refers to the central business or historic district of any of the cities named Kingston, but most commonly Kingston, Jamaica.
    • The art gallery is located in downtown Kingston.
  • "Historic Kingston": Often used in tourism for the towns in Ontario and New York to emphasize their heritage.
    • Take a walking tour of historic Kingston to see the old stone buildings.
kingston

Kingston is a bustling port city on the Caribbean coast.

Noun
  1. capital and largest city of Jamaica
  2. a town in southeast Ontario on Lake Ontario near the head of the Saint Lawrence River
  3. a town on the Hudson River in New York

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