Midwest

/ˌˈmɪdˌwɛst/
/mɪdˈwɛst/
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Other forms: Midwests

Definitions of Midwest
  1. noun
    the north central region of the United States (sometimes called the heartland or the breadbasket of America)
    synonyms: middle west, midwestern United States
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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/ˌˈmɪdˌwɛst/
UK
/mɪdˈwɛst/
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