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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In one instance, he shared that star LeBron James would not play due to injury in a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Milwaukee Bucks before that information was made public.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“Earnings growth in the midteens seems right,” says advisor Jon Smucker with Marietta Investment Partners in Milwaukee.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

He not only pitched six shutout innings and struck out 10 in that 5-1 NLCS-clinching victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, but he also hit three home runs that traveled a combined 1,342 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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

There was genuine concern that much of the city’s industry would go elsewhere, especially to Milwaukee and St. Louis.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

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