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

The Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Steve Martin & Martin Short's show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27th in Milwaukee, has been postponed."

From BBC

Ten years on, Johnsonville is instead working with Hold Fast, an ad agency based closer to home in Milwaukee that was hired in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lillard was injured in last year's playoffs while with Milwaukee, then waived by the Bucks and signed by the Trail Blazers, for whom he played in his first 11 NBA campaigns.

From Barron's

He pitched in one of the most thrilling games of the postseason, throwing one perfect inning in the victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that sent the Dodgers to the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times

French forward Dieng, who landed in Milwaukee after being dealt by the Thunder before the trade deadline, scored 19 points with 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots.

From Barron's