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west allis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States, located as a suburb west of Milwaukee and widely known as the home of the annual Wisconsin State Fair.

Example

"Every August, visitors from across the region travel to West Allis to enjoy the famous cream puffs at the Wisconsin State Fair."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Edward P. Allis, whose manufacturing company (which later became Allis-Chalmers) built a large plant in the area in the early 20th century, prompting the settlement's growth and incorporation.

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