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

Given that Owens’ contract is for just one year, it may be that they choose to lease another dwelling close to the Colts’ stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

After a few years, he told his boss, legendary Wall Street financier Joseph Perella, that he was heading back to Indianapolis to help his family’s troubled business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

We pulled onto 1-465, the beltway that circumscribes Indianapolis.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

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