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Definition of wisconsin dells
wisconsin dells
• noun
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American A city and popular tourist region in south-central Wisconsin, situated along the Wisconsin River and celebrated for its glacier-carved sandstone rock formations and high concentration of indoor and outdoor water parks.
Word Nuance & Usage
Though plural in form, Wisconsin Dells is treated grammatically as a singular proper noun when referring to the city or region; it is also widely known by the colloquial shorthand 'The Dells'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wisconsin dells. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wisconsin-dells