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Definition of westford

westford

/ˈwɛst.fɚd/
West · ford
Plural:Westfords
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westford Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, located in the northeastern United States, recognized for its colonial history, technology sector, and apple orchards.

Example

"Many professionals working in the Greater Boston technology corridor choose to live in Westford because of its excellent public school system."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English elements 'west' and 'ford' (a shallow place in a river where one can cross). The prominent town of Westford in Massachusetts was incorporated in 1729, originally constituting the western part of neighboring Chelmsford.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Westford. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/westford
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