Midwest
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A region of the United States located in the northern central part of the country, including states like Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Known for agriculture and manufacturing.
“The Midwest experiences significant temperature variations between seasons.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
mid·west
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Synonyms
heartland
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Contains W which is less common; -EST ending
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14 points; W provides strong scoring opportunities
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