proper noun
General Slang
the Cities
thuh SIT-eez · proper noun · informal
Short for the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Definitions
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A local shorthand for the Twin Cities metro of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
“We're heading down to the Cities for a show.”
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the Cities In A Sentence
We're heading down to the Cities for a show.
Origin & Usage
Minnesota shorthand for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
Variants
the Twin Cities
People Also Ask
What does 'the Cities' refer to?
It's local shorthand for the Twin Cities metro of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Where is 'the Cities' used?
It's a Minnesota expression for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
How do you use 'the Cities'?
Use it when heading to the metro, like 'We're heading down to the Cities for a show.'
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