Wisconsin (en. Wisconsin)

/wɪsˈkɒnsɪn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
One of the states of the United States located in the Great Lakes region.
Wisconsin is famous for its cheese and its lakes.
Wisconsin es famoso por su queso y sus lagos.
Capital of the state of Wisconsin.
The capital of Wisconsin is Madison.
La capital de Wisconsin es Madison.
An agricultural state known for its dairy product production.
Wisconsin leads in cheese production in the U.S.
Wisconsin lidera en la producción de queso en EE.UU.

Etymology

The name Wisconsin comes from a word in the Algonquin language meaning 'place where there is a river flowing through a rocky place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The Badger State
Nickname for Wisconsin, representing the fighting spirit of its inhabitants.
The Badger State
Wisconsin cheese
Reference to the state's famous cheese production.
Wisconsin cheese
The Dairy State
Another nickname for Wisconsin, indicating its dairy industry.
The Dairy State

Related Words

Madison
Capital of the state of Wisconsin.
Madison
Milwaukee
Largest city in Wisconsin, famous for its breweries.
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Known for its American football team, the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay

Slang Meanings

Wisco
People from Wisconsin often refer to their state as Wisco.
La gente de Wisconsin a menudo se refiere a su estado como Wisco.
Cheesehead
Packers fans are sometimes called Cheeseheads.
Los aficionados de los Packers son a veces llamados Cheeseheads.