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Lexington Common

Lexington has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

"The historic site of Lexington now stands as a solemn reminder of the first battle of the American Revolution."

2

a city in eastern Kentucky; noted for raising thoroughbred horses

"Lexington is renowned as the heart of America's Thoroughbred horse industry."

3

the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775)

"The British army met fierce resistance at Lexington on April 19, 1775."

Proper Noun
1

Any number of places in the USA.

"Residents from several Lexingtons across the United States gathered to compare their local histories."

2

A small city, the county seat of Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

"Lexington is a small city that serves as the county seat of Oglethorpe County in Georgia."

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Origin

The name likely combines a personal element with Old English words for "settlement," possibly referencing Laxton in Nottinghamshire or a local baron's title. While the original Massachusetts town may have taken its name from that earlier location, other American towns adopted it to honor the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle.

Rhyming Words
ton eton ston niton piton anton riton luton jeton myton eaton seton axton upton eston orton auton moton baton acton
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