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chicago

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ʃɪˈkɑˌɡoʊ// chica·go

n. a major city in the United States located in the state of Illinois. It sits on the shore of Lake Michigan and is famous for its tall buildings and cold winters.

n. a major metropolitan city in the Midwestern United States, situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. It serves as a global hub for finance, culture, and industry.


SIMPLE

Chicago is famous for its deep-dish pizza.

CONTEXTUAL

Many travelers visit Chicago in the summer to enjoy the parks and lakefront activities.

COMPLEX

As a primary architectural center, Chicago features a skyline defined by pioneering skyscrapers that reflect the city's historical role in modern urban design.

Synonyms
Origin

Etymology tree French Chécagoubor. English Chicago From French Chécagou, a transcription of Miami šikaakwa (“wild leek, ramp, Allium tricoccum; striped skunk”), from Proto-Algonquian *šeka·kwa; compare Ojibwe zhigaagawanzh / zhigaagawinzh (“onion, leek”), zhigaag (“striped skunk”). Doublet of skunk.

Usage

Proper noun; typically used without an article unless referring to a specific historical era or aspect of the city.

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