Houston

/ˈ(h)justən/
/ˈhjustɪn/
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Other forms: Houstons

Definitions of Houston
  1. noun
    United States politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States (1793-1863)
    synonyms: Sam Houston, Samuel Houston
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    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
    pol, political leader, politician, politico
    a person active in party politics
  2. noun
    the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    port
    a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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