Winnipeg

[win-uh-peg]

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.

Winnipeg

/ 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)

Winnipeg

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

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

Stars air ambulance confirmed that it responded to an emergency on the Hollow Water First Nation on Thursday morning and flew two patients to Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.

From BBC

The trip to Winnipeg forced a reset though, especially since the players could see the smoke from the fires as their charter flight lifted off from LAX.

From Los Angeles Times

The Kings will honor Nickson when they play host to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, a tribute he believes will be heartfelt even though it’s April Fool’s Day.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris and Myran were identified earlier this month after being found in the Prairie Green Landfill, north of Winnipeg.

From BBC

Morgan Harris' remains were recovered at the Prairie Green Landfill, north of the city of Winnipeg, said officials.

From BBC