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Definition of waukesha

waukesha

/ˈwɔː.kə.ʃɔː/
Wau · ke · sha
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waukesha Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, located west of Milwaukee and serving as the county seat of Waukesha County.

Example

"We spent the afternoon exploring the historic downtown district of Waukesha before heading back to Milwaukee."

2

American A county in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, recognized as a prominent suburban and exurban region within the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Example

"The survey focused on water quality across several lakes in Waukesha County."

• Nearby Words

wattle-eye
wattlebird
waukegan
waukesha
wausau
wauwatosa
wave

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Potawatomi or Algonquian word for 'fox', named after the local Chief Wau-tsha (or Waukesha).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waukesha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waukesha
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