mississippi

BrE /mɪsɪˈsaɪpiː/ AmE /mɪsɪˈsaɪpi/

noun en → es

1 STATE [noun] B2

the second-largest river in the United States, flowing from north to south through several states before reaching the Gulf of Mexico

el río Mississippi

Collocations Mississippi River

  • The Mississippi River is a major transportation route.

    El río Mississippi es una ruta de transporte importante.

2 STATE [noun] B2

a state in the southeastern United States, bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River

el estado de Mississippi

Collocations Mississippi State

  • The state of Mississippi is known for its rich musical heritage.

    El estado de Mississippi es conocido por su rica herencia musical.