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Indianapolis

Pronunciation: /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/

The English word “Indianapolis” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. IMS; Ellipsis of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (“The Brickyard”).

Etymology

Coined by American jurist from Indiana Jeremiah Sullivan, from the state's name Indiana + -polis.

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