boise

boise — noun

1. the biggest city in Idaho, which is also the state's capital

1.noun
Definition

the biggest city in Idaho, which is also the state's capital

Example

Boise sits beside a river and serves as Idaho's capital.

pattern: Boise + serves as [capital]

My aunt moved to Boise to work at a hospital downtown.

Common collocations
  • in Boise
  • from Boise
  • to Boise
  • downtown Boise

Usage Note

Usually used after place prepositions such as in, from, and to. In everyday English, speakers often mention Boise when talking about Idaho's government, jobs, or outdoor life.

Common Mistakes

I visited the Boise last year.
I visited Boise last year.
City names normally do not take 'the'.
boise gets hot in July.
Boise gets hot in July.
Use a capital letter for a city name.

Common collocations

Nouns

  • Boise River

Phrases

  • downtown Boise
  • Boise area

Prepositions

  • in Boise
  • from Boise
  • to Boise

Etymology

FrenchEnglish

The name Boise comes from French used by early fur traders. It referred to a wooded place near the river, and the city later kept that name in English.