Indianapolis

American

[in-dee-uh-nap-uh-lis] / ˌɪn di əˈnæp ə lɪs /

noun

a city in and the capital of Indiana, in the central part.

Indianapolis British

/ ˌɪndɪəˈnæpəlɪs /

noun

a city in central Indiana: the state capital. Pop: 783 438 (2003 est)

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Indianapolis Cultural

Capital of Indiana and largest city in the state.

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Known for a five-hundred-mile automobile race (the Indianapolis [Indy] 500) held each year in late May.

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All Duke had to do, with 10 seconds left, was safely inbound the ball and hit their free throws to advance to Indianapolis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Biles also took the opportunity to ask Indianapolis locals for recommendations for everything from hairstylists to restaurants.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Daniel Jones is a free agent after a strong season with Indianapolis, although the Colts placed the transition tag on him and can match any offer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

“A lot of money seemed to be thrown away on that,” said Blackwell, who works for a nonprofit trade association in Indianapolis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Both Floyd and Lloyd married Indianapolis wives: strictly city girls who’d gone to Butler University and bobbed their hair.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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