mississippi
word
/ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
mis-i-SIP-ee
/ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
mis-i-SIP-ee
Definition
Mississippi is a state in the southern United States. It can also refer to the Mississippi River, one of the largest and most important rivers in North America.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a proper noun, so it is capitalized. Context tells you whether it means the state or the river. In everyday English, many people say 'Mississippi' alone for the state, but often say 'the Mississippi River' when they mean the river.
Spanish: MisisipiPortuguese (BR): MississippiPortuguese (PT): MississippiChinese (Simplified): 密西西比州 - 密西西比河Chinese (Traditional): 密西西比州 - 密西西比河Hindi: मिसिसिपीArabic: مسيسيبيBengali: মিসিসিপিRussian: МиссисипиJapanese: ミシシッピVietnamese: MississippiKorean: 미시시피Turkish: MississippiUrdu: مِسیسیپیIndonesian: Mississippi
Example Sentences
My aunt lives in Mississippi.
basic
When we crossed the Mississippi, everyone grabbed their phones for pictures.
natural
The Mississippi is a very long river.
basic
We learned about Mississippi in class today.
basic
I always mix up Mississippi the state and the Mississippi River.
natural
He drove all the way down to Mississippi for the weekend.
natural