Winnipeg
pronunciation
How to pronounce Winnipeg in British English:
UK ['wɪnɪpeɡ]
How to pronounce Winnipeg in American English:
US ['wɪnɪpeɡ]
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- Noun:
- Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
- a lake in southern Canada in Manitoba
Word Origin
- Winnipeg
- originally the name of the lake, probably from Ojibwa (Algonquian) winipeg "dirty water;" compare winad "it is dirty." Etymologically related to Winnebago.
Example
- 1. The latest incarnation of the winnipeg jets already provides some encouragement .
- 2. The last penny was minted in winnipeg on may 4 , 2012 .
- 3. This channel broadcasts news bulletins from studios located in toronto , halifax , winnipeg and calgary .
- 4. Recently I attended the winnipeg fringe festival , which is a festival of theatrical shows .
- 5. As winnipeg , the team has already leapt five places to 24th in this year 's ranking .