Milwaukee

American  

[mil-waw-kee] / mɪlˈwɔ ki /

noun

1. a port in SE Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan.

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Milwaukee British  

/ mɪlˈwɔːkiː /

noun

1. a port in SE Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan: the largest city in the state; established as a trading post in the 18th century; an important industrial centre. Pop: 586 941 (2003 est)

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Milwaukee Cultural  

1. Largest city in Wisconsin.

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Known for its breweries.

Other Word Forms

• Milwaukeean noun

Example Sentences

But he jammed in a decade as a minor-league manager and MLB coach before winning the past two Manager of the Year awards in Milwaukee.

From The Wall Street Journal

While in school he attended Episcopal chapel; he completed his metamorphosis by marrying the scion of a prominent Milwaukee family that was established in colonial Virginia in the 17th century.

From The Wall Street Journal

Milwaukee is kind of like a beer town too.

From Los Angeles Times

They locked Milwaukee down for 34 points in the first half last Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

From playing Milwaukee dive bars to becoming the subjects of a major motion picture, the Sardinas have far exceeded even their own expectations.

From Los Angeles Times