lexington

• Nome próprio que designa uma cidade no leste de Massachusetts, perto de Boston, local da primeira batalha da Revolução Americana em 19 de abril de 1775, e também uma cidade no leste de Kentucky, conhecida pela criação de cavalos de raça pura.

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.

   Cidade em 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

   • 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.

   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.