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Generally, Iowans are Iowans no matter where you go. There are some different issues in Des Moines than in the real rural areas. But I haven't seen any real difference outside of just local issues.
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Meaning of "Des Moines" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DES MOINES

Des Moines  [də ˈmɔɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DES MOINES

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Des Moines is a noun.
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WHAT DOES DES MOINES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines i/dɨˈmɔɪn/ is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is named after the Des Moines River, which may have been adapted from the French Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks." The city's population was 203,433 as of the 2010 census. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 88th in terms of population in the United States with 580,255 residents according to the 2011 estimate by the United States Census Bureau. Des Moines is a major center of the U.S. insurance industry and has a sizable financial services and publishing business base. In fact, Des Moines was credited as the "number one spot for U.S. insurance companies" in a Business Wire article and named the third largest "insurance capital" of the world. The city is the headquarters for the Principal Financial Group, Athene USA insurance, the Meredith Corporation, Ruan Transportation, EMC Insurance Companies, and Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Definition of Des Moines in the English dictionary

The definition of Des Moines in the dictionary is a city in S central Iowa: state capital. Pop: 196 093. Other definition of Des Moines is a river in the N central US, rising in SW Minnesota and flowing southeast to join the Mississippi. Length: 861 km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DES MOINES


Boulogne
bʊˈlɔɪn
Boyne
bɔɪn
Burgoyne
bɜːˈɡɔɪn
coin
kɔɪn
conjoin
kənˈdʒɔɪn
enjoin
ɪnˈdʒɔɪn
foin
fɔɪn
frankalmoign
ˈfræŋkəlˌmɔɪn
Gascoigne
ˈɡæskɔɪn
groin
ɡrɔɪn
groyne
ɡrɔɪn
join
dʒɔɪn
loin
lɔɪn
proin
prɔɪn
purloin
pɜːˈlɔɪn
recoin
riːˈkɔɪn
rejoin
riːˈdʒɔɪn
sainfoin
ˈsænfɔɪn
sirloin
ˈsɜːˌlɔɪn
tenderloin
ˈtɛndəˌlɔɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DES MOINES

Derrida
derries
derring-do
derringer
derris
derro
derry
derv
dervish
dervish-like
Derwent
Derwentwater
DES
des res
desacralisation
desacralise
desacralization
desacralize
Desai

WORDS THAT END LIKE DES MOINES

Clementines
confines
double yellow lines
dressed to the nines
Grenadines
headlines
Hines
imagines
lines
make hay while the sun shines
news headlines
Philippines
Pines
Republic of the Philippines
Saint Catharines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
sidelines
Staines
the Grenadines
Yvelines

Synonyms and antonyms of Des Moines in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Des Moines» into 25 languages

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德梅因
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des Moines
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Des Moines
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डेस मोइनेस
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دي موين
280 millions of speakers

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Де-Мойн
278 millions of speakers

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des Moines
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দেস ময়েনেস
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des Moines
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Des Moines
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des Moines
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デモイン
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디모
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Des Moines
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Des Moines
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டெஸ் மோய்ன்ஸ்
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Translator English - Marathi

देस मॉयेस
75 millions of speakers

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Des Moines
70 millions of speakers

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des Moines
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des Moines
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Translator English - Ukrainian

де- Мойн
40 millions of speakers

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des Moines
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des Moines
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des Moines
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Translator English - Swedish

Des Moines
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des Moines
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Des Moines

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Des Moines

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8 QUOTES WITH «DES MOINES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Des Moines.
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Stephen Collins
I'm from the US of A. Born in Des Moines, raised in the New York suburbs.
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Zach Johnson
You need to make a trip to Des Moines in August, because the Iowa State Fair really is a sight to see. The Iowa Fairgrounds are usually packed for those 11 days, and you get a real sense of what a classic Midwest fair is all about.
3
Zach Johnson
Whenever I'm in Des Moines, I always make a trip to Manhattan Deli for a sandwich. I spent a lot of time there when I was going to college at Drake, so it's usually my one 'go-to' food stop when I'm in town.
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Zach Johnson
There are a bunch of places to stay in Des Moines, but I'd suggest finding a place on the west side of town. It's a great urban area that has a lot to offer tourists.
5
Tom Latham
Generally, Iowans are Iowans no matter where you go. There are some different issues in Des Moines than in the real rural areas. But I haven't seen any real difference outside of just local issues.
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Tom Latham
My first district was Northwest Iowa. In 2002, it became North Central Iowa hooking around Des Moines down to the south, clear up to the northeast corner of the state.
7
Nick Swardson
If you want to be a comedian, go out. Do a week in Des Moines, Iowa. Try to make those people laugh.
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Barbara Walters
Most attractive males talk to most attractive women as if they were Rotarians comparing sales percentages in Des Moines.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DES MOINES»

Discover the use of Des Moines in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Des Moines and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Des Moines
Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 cities in America to raise a family and own a business, Des Moines began as a frontier fort and pioneer village.
Craig S. McCue, 2012
2
Des Moines
In the spring of 1986, Julian and Virginia Watson, a retired couple, live on the top floor of the Excelsior, an old apartment building on the edge of downtown Des Moines.
Alfio Giovannini, 2007
3
The History of Des Moines County, Iowa
Subtitle: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns,
Western Historical Co, 2009
4
Tinker V. Des Moines: Free Speech for Students
Discusses the landmark Supreme Court case which ended with the ruling that students had a right to freely express their views in school as long as they did not disrupt classes.
Susan Dudley Gold, 2007
5
Fort Des Moines
Often referred to as "the West Point of the Midwest" because of its majestic red brick buildings and lush tree-lined landscape, Fort Des Moines shaped American history from its inception.
Penelope A. LeFew-Blake, Penelope LeFew-Blake, 2006
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Best Easy Day Hikes Des Moines
"Best Easy Day Hikes Des Moines "includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 19 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Michael Ream, 2011
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African Americans of Des Moines and Polk County
Although African American pioneers arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, in the early 1860s, the population exploded in the 1880s due to the surrounding coal mines.
Honesty Parker, 2011
8
West Des Moines and Valley Junction
This collection showcases the history and character of the city through the eyes of its citizens.
Craig S. McCue, 2009
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The struggle for student rights: Tinker v. Des Moines and ...
In this highly readable book, he shows that the case is important for its divergent perspectives on the limits of free speech and explains how the majority and dissenting Court opinions mirrored contemporary attitudes toward the permissible ...
John W. Johnson, 1997
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Detail in Process
Des Moines Public Library, Des Moines, lowa David Chipperfield Architects, London, United Kingdom Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck Architecture, Des Moines This page Top to bottom: East elevation, south elevation; west. In an area of the city ...
Christine Killory, Rene Davids, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DES MOINES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Des Moines is used in the context of the following news items.
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Des Moines among top 10 cities for creatives
Metro residents have to look no further than the Social Club, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and any number of the city's uniquely hip, eclectic ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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#BlackLivesMatter co-founder speaks in Des Moines
Our lives matter. Black lives matter,' " Garza said at the Des Moines event, which was organized by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement. «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
3
Judge refuses to let immigrant activist Vargas off probation
At the Wednesday morning hearing, Des Moines attorney Glen Downey argued that Iowa law allows Vargas to be released from his low-risk ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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Scott Walker to signal Iowa dedication with three-day announcement …
... where Republican victories are tougher than in its conservative western counties. Then he'll make stops in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
5
Judge: Sebring's explicit emails were open records
Des Moines school officials are hoping a former superintendent's lawsuit against them will be dismissed after a judge ruled that sexually explicit ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
6
Creme plans up to 60 franchise stores
Creme cupcake and desserts in Des Moines is expanding its sweet treat offerings and will begin selling franchises early next year. The small ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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Father, son organizing 80/35 youth stage
Des Moines and the Central Iowa Music Lab. The Andersens attended an 80/35 planning meeting in 2014 and quickly got the go-ahead. «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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Philip Trent
Philip Lloyd Trent, 74, of Des Moines died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Unity Point Hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, with a ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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Looking for food trucks? We can help you find them
These seven vendors are among 15 trucks that have received permits from the city of Des Moines as part of the six-month pilot downtown food ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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Fan calls police to check on touring biker
A fan of a man traveling the nation on a motorcycle with his Chihuahua to raise money for fallen soldiers' families called Des Moines police at ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»

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