Beantown

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English

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Etymology

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bean +‎ town, in reference to Boston baked beans.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Beantown

  1. (US) Nickname for the city of Boston, Massachusetts

Usage notes

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Typically not used by the residents of Boston, who may find it annoying.