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. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rosarium Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language