name
Common
Mississippi
mih-sih-SIH-pee
Mississippi (name) means a U.S. state in the Deep South. Example: “Mississippi borders the river of the same name.”
name
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A U.S. state in the Deep South.
"Mississippi borders the river of the same name."
2
A major river flowing through the central United States into the Gulf of Mexico.
"The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in North America."
intj
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A word said between numbers to count seconds at a roughly even pace.
"One-Mississippi, two-Mississippi, three-Mississippi."
How to use Mississippi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the U.S. state and river, or the filler word used to count seconds evenly.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mississippis
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_____ borders the river of the same name.
Etymology
Borrowed from an Ojibwe word meaning "great river."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mississippi” mean?
The word “Mississippi” means a U.S. state in the Deep South. In plain terms, either the U.S. state and river, or the filler word used to count seconds evenly.
How do you pronounce “Mississippi”?
“Mississippi” is pronounced mih-sih-SIH-pee (/ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mississippi” in a sentence?
Here is “Mississippi” used in a sentence: “Mississippi borders the river of the same name.”
What is another word for “Mississippi”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Mississippi” include the Magnolia State, the Hospitality State, MS, MS., Miss. and MISS.
What part of speech is “Mississippi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mississippi” can be a name and an intj.
Is “Mississippi” a common word?
“Mississippi” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mississippi” have?
“Mississippi” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a U.S. state in the Deep South.
What is the difference between the state of Mississippi and the Mississippi River?
Mississippi is a U.S. state in the Deep South, while the Mississippi River is a major waterway that flows through the central United States into the Gulf of Mexico. The river forms part of the state's western border, but the two are distinct places that share a name.
How do you spell 'Mississippi' correctly?
Mississippi is spelled M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I. It contains four S's arranged in two pairs and two P's together, which is why it is often used as a spelling challenge for children.
Why do people count 'one Mississippi, two Mississippi'?
Saying 'Mississippi' aloud takes roughly one second, so people insert it between numbers to estimate seconds without a clock. Each spoken number therefore marks approximately one second of elapsed time.
What are the nicknames for the Mississippi River?
The Mississippi River is often called 'Old Man River' and, because of its muddy waters, 'Big Muddy.' The state of Mississippi, by contrast, is known as the Magnolia State.
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