Winnipeg

American  

[win-uh-peg] / ˈwɪn əˌpɛg /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Manitoba, in S Canada, on the Red River.

2. Lake, a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba. About 260 miles (420 km) long; about 9,300 sq. mi. (24,085 sq. km).

3. a river in S Canada, flowing NW from the Lake of the Woods to Lake Winnipeg. About 200 miles (320 km) long.

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Winnipeg British  

/ ˈwɪnɪˌpɛɡ /

noun

1. 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)

2. 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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Winnipeg Cultural  

1. Capital of Manitoba, Canada, located in southern Manitoba near Lake Winnipeg and the U.S. state of Minnesota.

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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.

Other Word Forms

• Winnipegger noun

Example Sentences

Since the end of that week in February when they decided they didn’t hate each other after all until she left for Winnipeg, Cameron Sound pretty much hadn’t stopped touching her.

From Literature

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

He has been named the NHL’s best goalie in three of the past six seasons for the Winnipeg Jets.

From The Wall Street Journal

He invited Ford to visit Manitoba to discuss the issue over a weekend ice hockey game between Toronto and Winnipeg.

From BBC

The Winnipeg Jets’ netminder was the top goalie in the NHL last season and currently leads the league in wins and save percentage.

From The Wall Street Journal