Burlington

geographical name

1
city in southeastern Iowa on the Mississippi River
2
town south-southeast of Lowell in northeastern Massachusetts
3
city east of Greensboro in north central North Carolina
4
city on Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont

Note: Burlington is Vermont's most populous city.

5
city in southeastern Ontario, Canada north of Hamilton

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“Burlington.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Burlington. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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