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

His marathon coverage garnered national notice and, two years later, an offer to move to a larger market in Milwaukee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Just 90 minutes from Milwaukee and about 2.5 hours from Chicago, Wisconsin’s capital is an easy escape with a lot to offer.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

She led a Sikh prayer at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In Milwaukee, the Bucks shook off the continued absence of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Standing where they could see her pregnant condition, she told them that she was alone with her three small children, and that my father was away, preaching, in Milwaukee.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey