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Definition of milwaukee

milwaukee

/mɪlˈwɔːki/
Mil · wau · kee
Adjective:Milwaukeean
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milwaukee Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The largest city in the state of Wisconsin, United States, located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, historically renowned for its brewing industry, manufacturing, and cultural festivals.

Example

"During our road trip across the Midwest, we stopped in Milwaukee to visit the art museum and enjoy some local cheese and beer."

• Rhymes for milwaukee

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Algonquian Native American languages, most likely from the Potawatomi 'minwaking' or the Ojibwe 'ominowakiing', which generally translate to 'gathering place by the water' or 'good land'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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