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Definition of wisconsin rapids
wisconsin rapids
wisconsin rapids Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A city located in central Wisconsin, United States, serving as the county seat of Wood County and historically known for its significant paper manufacturing industry along the Wisconsin River.
Example
"The local economy of Wisconsin Rapids was built heavily around the paper mills situated along the riverbanks."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The city was originally named Grand Rapids but was renamed to Wisconsin Rapids in 1920 to avoid ongoing postal and freight confusion with Grand Rapids, Michigan. The name refers to the rapids of the Wisconsin River that flow through the city.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wisconsin rapids. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wisconsin rapids