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milwaukee

noun

Simple meaning

Largest city of Wisconsin.

Pronunciation

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mihlwawkee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

mɪlˈwɔki

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Definition

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noun

  1. The largest city in Wisconsin and the county seat of Milwaukee County.

  2. Largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries

  3. A number of places in the United States.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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