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Definition of winnipeg
winnipeg
/ˈwɪn.ɪ.pɛɡ/
Win · ni · peg
winnipeg Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
Canadian The capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in central Canada, located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers.
Example
"We took a cross-country train trip and stopped for a few days to explore the museums and historic architecture of Winnipeg."
2
Canadian A large, relatively shallow lake in central North America, located in the Canadian province of Manitoba, north of the city bearing its name.
Example
"Commercial fishing and recreational boating are major economic drivers for the communities situated around Lake Winnipeg."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Western Cree 'win-nipi', meaning 'muddy waters', which originally referred to Lake Winnipeg before being adopted as the name of the nearby settlement.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winnipeg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winnipeg