houston

/ˈhaʊstən/

Definitions

1. noun

The largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States, located on the Gulf Coast.

“The astronaut successfully landed in Houston after his space mission.”

2. verb

to take or bring something to Houston, especially by air.

“The plane will houston the cargo tonight.”

3. verb

to bring something into or add something to an area, especially a port or harbour.

“The ship houstoned large amounts of supplies to the island.”

Synonyms

  • city
  • metropolis

Antonyms

  • outskirt
  • rural