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grand rapids Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major city in western Michigan, situated on the Grand River, historically renowned as a national center of furniture manufacturing.

Example

"Many art enthusiasts travel to Grand Rapids every autumn to attend the city's international art competition."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the large rapids that once existed on the Grand River prior to the installation of dams in the mid-19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grand rapids. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grand rapids
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