Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index B Boston Massacre: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Bos'ton Mas'sacre Pronunciation: [key] — Amer. Hist. Amer. Hist. a riot in Boston (March 5, 1770) arising from the resentment of Boston colonists toward British troops quartered in the city, in which the troops fired on the mob and killed several persons. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Boston marriage Boston rocker TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: avatar Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language