Milwaukee

American

[mil-waw-kee] / mɪlˈwɔ ki /

noun

a port in SE Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee British

/ mɪlˈwɔːkiː /

noun

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

Largest city in Wisconsin.

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Known for its breweries.

Other Word Forms

Milwaukeean noun

Example Sentences

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After four years with the Sixers, Holiday went on to play for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Milwaukee Bucks, before joining the Celtics in 2023.

From MarketWatch

New York snaps Milwaukee’s seven-game winning streak, ending the Knicks’ lengthy skid against the visiting Bucks with a Christmas Day win.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael Reaves: This photo was taken during game one of baseball's National League Division Series in Milwaukee.

From BBC

The greater metro population of Milwaukee is just shy of one and half million people.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday Dugan was found guilty of obstructing law enforcement by a jury of her peers in Milwaukee.

From The Wall Street Journal

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