winnipeg
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A lake in southern Canada in Manitoba: Winnipeg is the name of a large lake located in the province of Manitoba, Canada. 2. The capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters: Winnipeg is the name of the capital city and most populous urban center of the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is situated in the southern part of the province and is notable for its very cold winter climate.
Usage Examples
- As a lake:
- Lake Winnipeg is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world.
- They went fishing on Winnipeg during the summer.
- As a city:
- Winnipeg is an important cultural and economic hub for central Canada.
- I flew into Winnipeg to visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Advanced Usage
- The demonym for a person from Winnipeg is Winnipegger.
- As a lifelong Winnipegger, she is accustomed to the cold.
Variants and Related Words
- Winnipegger (noun): A native or inhabitant of the city of Winnipeg.
- Lake Winnipeg (proper noun): The full name of the lake, often used to avoid confusion with the city.
Synonyms
- For the city: The Peg (informal nickname), Gateway to the West (historical nickname).
- For the lake: (None commonly used; it is typically referred to by its proper name, Lake Winnipeg).
Noun
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a lake in southern Canada in Manitoba
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the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
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