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milwaukee

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //mɪɫˈwɔki// mil·wau·kee

n. a large city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is famous for its history of making beer and its many summer festivals.

n. the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Historically significant as a center for brewing and manufacturing, it now serves as a major regional hub for healthcare and finance.


SIMPLE

Milwaukee is a city in the United States.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people travel to Milwaukee every summer to attend the world's largest music festival on the lakefront.

COMPLEX

The architectural landscape of Milwaukee reflects its industrial heritage, blending nineteenth-century brick warehouses with modern structures like the iconic wings of the art museum designed by Santiago Calatrava.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is typically used without an article unless referring to a specific historical era or aspect.

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