lexington

• Nom propre désignant une ville de l'est du Massachusetts près de Boston, lieu de la première bataille de la Révolution américaine le 19 avril 1775, ainsi qu'une ville de l'est du Kentucky réputée pour l'élevage de chevaux pur-sang.

A proper noun referring to a town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston, site of the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, and also a city in eastern Kentucky known for thoroughbred horse breeding.

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1. Town in MassachusettsB2formalamerican

   A historic town in eastern Massachusetts, near Boston, known as the site of the first battle of the American Revolution.

   Lexington (ville du Massachusetts)

   • Lexington is a popular destination for history enthusiasts.
   • The battle of Lexington marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
   • Many tourists visit Lexington to see the historic battlefields.

2. City in KentuckyB2formalamerican

   A city in eastern Kentucky, famous for its thoroughbred horse breeding and racing industry.

   Lexington (ville du Kentucky)

   • Lexington, Kentucky, is known as the horse capital of the world.
   • The city hosts the annual Kentucky Derby Festival.
   • Many thoroughbred horses are raised on farms near Lexington.

3. First Battle of the American RevolutionB2formalamerican

   The initial military engagement of the American Revolutionary War, which took place on April 19, 1775, in Lexington, Massachusetts.

   Bataille de Lexington

   • The Battle of Lexington was a pivotal moment in American history.
   • The famous 'shot heard round the world' was fired at Lexington.
   • Lexington and Concord are often mentioned together in history books.