St. Louis
Arch city, Missouri
St.
Louis is a major city in Missouri, situated where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi.
The Gateway Arch commemorates the city's historical role as the jumping-off point for westward expansion.
St.
Louis is also shorthand for the metropolitan area spanning Missouri and Illinois: We're driving to St. Louis for the weekend.
Large important city
- downtownCentral business district
- MidwestNorth-central American region
- MissouriMidwestern state, major river
- neighborhoodsResidential districts of towns
Clayton · county · municipality · urban · suburbs · north side · south side · brick
Catenary-shaped memorial in Missouri
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- observation deckElevated platform for sightseeing
tram · skyline · engineering marvel · mid-century modern · iconic · reflection · riverside · gleaming
Mournful American music genre
- ragtimeSyncopated piano genre
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- Chuck BerryRock and roll pioneer
- NellyDiminutive feminine name
St. Louis franchise
- World SeriesMLB championship tournament
- redbirdsScarlet-plumaged birds
- Bob GibsonHall of Fame pitcher
- Mark McGwirePower-hitting first baseman
Albert Pujols · pennant · championship · fanbase · Clydesdales · tailgating · National League
Early 1800s expedition leaders
- French colonialOf France's overseas territories
- fur tradeCommercial exchange of animal skins
- Dred ScottAntebellum freedom-suit plaintiff
- Route 66Historic cross-country highway
Lindbergh · westward expansion · pioneers · frontier · Missouri Compromise · founding · Spanish colonial · Civil War
Longest North American watercourse
- confluenceMeeting point of streams
- Missouri RiverMajor central waterway
- riverboatsVessels for inland waters
- leveeRiver flood barrier
barges · paddlewheel · floodwall · cobblestones · riverboat casinos · muddy waters · towboats · wharf
Breaded, fried pasta parcels
- thin crustMinimal dough layer
- gooey butter cakeDense, sweet Missouri pastry
- frozen custardEgg-enriched churned ice confection
- pork steakCut of pig meat
metropolis
Large important city
- downtownCentral business district
- MidwestNorth-central American region
- MissouriMidwestern state, major river
neighborhoods · Clayton · county · municipality · urban · suburbs · north side · south side · brick · architecture
Gateway Arch
Catenary-shaped memorial in Missouri
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
observation deck · tram · skyline · engineering marvel · mid-century modern · iconic · reflection · riverside · gleaming · legs
blues
Mournful American music genre
- ragtimeSyncopated piano genre
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- Chuck BerryRock and roll pioneer
Scott Joplin · Ike Turner · Nelly · Tina Turner · Miles Davis
Cardinals
St. Louis franchise
- World SeriesMLB championship tournament
- redbirdsScarlet-plumaged birds
- Bob GibsonHall of Fame pitcher
Mark McGwire · Albert Pujols · pennant · championship · fanbase · Clydesdales · tailgating · National League
Lewis and Clark
Early 1800s expedition leaders
- French colonialOf France's overseas territories
- fur tradeCommercial exchange of animal skins
- Dred ScottAntebellum freedom-suit plaintiff
Route 66 · Lindbergh · westward expansion · pioneers · frontier · Missouri Compromise · founding · Spanish colonial · Civil War
Mississippi River
Longest North American watercourse
- confluenceMeeting point of streams
- Missouri RiverMajor central waterway
- riverboatsVessels for inland waters
levee · barges · paddlewheel · floodwall · cobblestones · riverboat casinos · muddy waters · towboats · wharf
toasted ravioli
Breaded, fried pasta parcels
- thin crustMinimal dough layer
- gooey butter cakeDense, sweet Missouri pastry
- frozen custardEgg-enriched churned ice confection
pork steak · slinger · Italian cuisine · BBQ
- U.S. CitiesNew York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix
- Midwest AttractionsGateway Arch, Mount Rushmore, Mall of America, Mackinac Island, Great Lakes
- Midwest citiesChicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis
- Mississippi RiverItasca, levee, riverboats, steamboat, towboats
- Namesake PlacesWashington, Lincoln, Jefferson City, Madison, Jackson
- river citiesAmsterdam, Paris, London, Cairo, Vienna