Minneapolis

American  

[min-ee-ap-uh-lis] / ˌmɪn iˈæp ə lɪs /

noun

1. a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi.

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Minneapolis British  

/ ˌmɪnɪˈæpəlɪs /

noun

1. a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi River adjacent to St Paul: the largest city in the state; important centre for the grain trade. Pop: 373 188 (2003 est)

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Minneapolis Cultural  

1. Largest city in Minnesota, and, with St. Paul, one of the Twin Cities.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Minneapolitan
  noun

Example Sentences

Mullin also conceded that his predecessor as secretary, Kristi Noem, had inaccurately described two shootings involving immigration officers in Minneapolis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

At a press briefing Saturday, Ms. Sherrill alluded to Minneapolis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

This happened in Minneapolis on opening night, this happened in Los Angeles, in Portland, OR, in Atlanta, in New York City, in Chicago.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

“That way, she’ll get used to … making a payment each month somewhere, but it will be saved up for her,” said Hughes, a senior wealth adviser at Mercer Advisors who is based in Minneapolis.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

For example, I can refer you to the story in the Minneapolis Star, dated November 2, 1953.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot