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

Tulare Lake was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, but it was drained to irrigate crops, and has reappeared only occasionally when floodwaters return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

With the Mississippi River in his grasp, Coronado could have ensured reliable communication, which might have halted the growth of the future United States.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Particularly in markets west of the Mississippi River, renewable energy projects can push wholesale electricity prices sharply lower, or even negative, for several hours every day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 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

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