Mackinac

American  

[mak-uh-naw] / ˈmæk əˌnɔ /

noun

1. Straits of, a strait between the peninsulas of Upper Michigan and Lower Michigan, connecting lakes Huron and Michigan.

2. Also Mackinac Island. an island in Lake Huron at the entrance of this strait. 517; 3 miles (5 km) long.

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Mackinac British  

/ -ˌnæk, ˈmækɪˌnɔː /

noun

1. a wooded island in N Michigan, in the Straits of Mackinac (a channel between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan): an ancient Indian burial ground; state park. Length: 5 km (3 miles)

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Mackinac

Gov. Whitmer has authorized nearly $7 billion in business subsidies during her two terms, says the report by James Hohman of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

While the ex-love of my life was back with her ex-beau in Michigan enjoying Mackinac Island fudge, I was ready to bury all regret and rethink my vow over a fruitless bowl of steel-cut oats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

Still, the section of the pipeline on the floor of the Straits of Mackinac has been dented by boat anchors dropped in the lakes, including from Enbridge-contracted vessels.

From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2023

She’s also scheduled to make an appearance in Michigan at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference as a featured speaker.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2023

These were clothes for sauntering along the veranda at Mackinac or perhaps going on a jeep safari, but patently not for hiking.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson