Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- An area of Boston, Massachusetts, noted for its historic residences, brick sidewalks, and picturesque mews.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a fashionable section of Boston; site of the Massachusetts capital building
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Examples
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On the promontory of land which they call Beacon Hill and which lies beyond or behind the town towards the sea, there is a lighthouse to give the ships directions in their sailing by as well as their coming into the harbour in the night.
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On the promontory of land which they call Beacon Hill and which lies beyond or behind the town towards the sea, there is a lighthouse to give the ships directions in their sailing by as well as their coming into the harbour in the night.
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On the promontory of land which they call Beacon Hill and which lies beyond or behind the town towards the sea, there is a lighthouse to give the ships directions in their sailing by as well as their coming into the harbour in the night.
Tour through Eastern Counties of England, 1722 Daniel Defoe 1696
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I mean, I still believe in a place called Beacon Hill just doesn't ...
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Yorkshire, Durban Light Infantry, and seven companies of the 2nd battalion East Surrey regiment, to a height called Beacon Hill, which lay between Estcourt and the enemy's position, about 3,000 yards distant from the latter.
History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government Great Britain. War Office 1876
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It was so popular in the US that CBS ripped off the show with something called Beacon Hill, which didn't last.
The Guardian World News Stuart Jeffries 2010
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One region is known as Beacon Hill and is very good.
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One region is known as Beacon Hill and is very good.
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The spur is known as Beacon Hill and it is just one of many impressive viewpoints along the Chilterns 'escarpment.
Travel news, travel guides and reviews | guardian.co.uk 2009
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BeHi does sound dumb, even though every time I hear "Beacon Hill", I think of Beacon Hill in Boston.
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