Lexington

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Lexington — geographical name

1. a large city in central Kentucky, in the south-central United States, known for

1.geographical name
Definition

a large city in central Kentucky, in the south-central United States, known for its horse farms, tobacco industry, and the University of Kentucky.

Example

Reema flew into Lexington for a conference at the University of Kentucky.

names a state institution associated with the city

The annual horse auction in Lexington attracts buyers from all over the world.

collocation: horse auction / horse farms

Common collocations
  • horse farms in ~
  • the city of ~
  • downtown ~
  • ~, Kentucky

2. a historic community in Massachusetts near Boston, in the northeastern United St

2.geographical name
Definition

a historic community in Massachusetts near Boston, in the northeastern United States, where the first battles of the American Revolution were fought in 1775.

Example

The tour guide showed Eric the historic battle sites in Lexington, Massachusetts.

names a historical Revolutionary War site

Kian's family moved to Lexington for its excellent public schools and quiet streets.

Common collocations
  • historic ~
  • the town of ~
  • ~, Massachusetts
  • battle of ~

Etymology

Old EnglishEnglish

Lexington comes from the name of a Saxon settlement in England, recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Laxintone' or 'Lessington'. The name was brought to America by English colonists who named the Kentucky city (founded 1775) and the Massachusetts town (settled 1642) after Lexington, England.