Michigan
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- proper noun
- /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
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lago Míchigan
- It's the biggest regatta on Lake Michigan.
- Lake Michigan
- Michigan State
Examples
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The beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan attract many tourists each summer.
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My parents have a house on Lake Michigan.
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Lake Michigan is the second largest of the Great Lakes.
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By renting a boat and heading out on Lake Michigan.
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If you drive north from Chicago along Lake Michigan, you will pass through several increasingly wealthy suburbs.
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A great gust of icy wind from Lake Michigan howled at the windows.
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We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon by the shore of Lake Michigan watching the sunset.
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Every year, people flock to Lake Michigan for its stunning views and recreational activities.
Synonyms
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A very large freshwater lake entirely within the United States
Compounds
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A public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, known for strong teaching and research
The larger southern part of the state of Michigan between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron
A tall flowering plant from central North America with orange-red curved-back petals marked with dark red spots
A peninsula between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan with forests, lakes, and small towns
Surface Forms
Etymology
The lake Michigan takes its name from the Ojibwe word mishigami, which means 'large lake' or 'big water', so the name simply says it is a very large lake.