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Lexington

LEHK-sihng-tuhn

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Lexington (name) means the site of one of the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War, in Massachusetts, and the name of several cities and towns across the United States named after it. Example: “The battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the Revolutionary War.”

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The site of one of the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War, in Massachusetts, and the name of several cities and towns across the United States named after it.

"The battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the Revolutionary War."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Lexington, one of several predecessory forms of Laxton, A village in Laxton and Moorhouse parish, Newark and Sherwood district, Nottinghamshire, England (see Laxton for further etymology). Lexington, Massachusetts was the original municipality of that name in the United States. The town in Massachusetts may have been named either (1) after the eponymous village in Nottinghamshire, England, once called by Lexington and sundry other forms thereof, and today truncated to Laxton, or (2) after Robert Sutton, 2nd Baron Lexinton (whose title refers to the place in Nottinghamshire today known as Laxton). The other US cities and towns called Lexington, beginning with Lexington, Kentucky, were named after the town in Massachusetts, the site of an important Revolutionary War battle.

Rhymes for Lexington

Arlington Remington Eddington Ellington Wellington Washington Darlington Huntington Kensington Harrington Carrington Paddington

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What does “Lexington” mean?

The word “Lexington” means the site of one of the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War, in Massachusetts, and the name of several cities and towns across the United States named after it.

How do you pronounce “Lexington”?

“Lexington” is pronounced LEHK-sihng-tuhn (/ˈlɛk.sɪŋ.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lexington” in a sentence?

Here is “Lexington” used in a sentence: “The battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the Revolutionary War.”

What part of speech is “Lexington”?

“Lexington” is a name.

Is “Lexington” a common word?

“Lexington” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Why is Lexington historically significant?

Lexington, Massachusetts, is the site of one of the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War, making it historically significant as a starting point of the conflict.

Why are there multiple cities named Lexington in the United States?

Several cities and towns across the United States are named Lexington after the original Massachusetts town, often to honour its role in the American Revolutionary War.