Mississippi River

Cultural  

1. The longest river in the United States, flowing over two thousand miles from Minnesota to Louisiana and into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Example Sentences

Asian carp have taken over the Mississippi River and dozens of tributaries, where they have menaced native fish by eating much of their food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Perched on a bluff above the Mississippi River at the University of Minnesota, the museum was a trial run for Bilbao and Disney, without the help of advanced digital tools.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

If you want to base yourself out of the region’s hub, La Crosse, a good option is the Charmant Hotel, a former candy factory, which combines comfy digs with sensational cocktails on the Mississippi River.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Last year, many members took a cruise along the Mississippi River.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

It did seem that since we were talking about the Mississippi River and You—or in this case, Me—one possible answer to his question would be yes.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt