Winnipeg
Americannoun
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a city in and the capital of Manitoba, in S Canada, on the Red River.
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Lake, a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba. About 260 miles (420 km) long; about 9,300 sq. mi. (24,085 sq. km).
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a river in S Canada, flowing NW from the Lake of the Woods to Lake Winnipeg. About 200 miles (320 km) long.
noun
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a city in S Canada, capital of Manitoba at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers: University of Manitoba (1877) and University of Winnipeg (1871). Pop: 626 685 (2001)
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a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba: drains through the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. Area: 23 553 sq km (9094 sq miles)
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The easternmost city of the Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan), Winnipeg is the center of their agricultural industry.
It is known for its severe winters.
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The flat expanse of Winnipeg, Canada, where it was filmed, makes a good topographical match for east Kansas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
These tests are performed by the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026
"A second individual who was a travelling partner of the confirmed case was confirmed negative" by the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, it said.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
At his victory speech on Sunday in Winnipeg, Lewis, 58, said his party is united in its commitment to the working people of Canada and to easing the cost-of-living crisis.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
The words Father, Mother, Ravi, India, Winnipeg struck me with searing poignancy.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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