chicago
n. uncountablen. 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.
Chicago is famous for its deep-dish pizza.
Many travelers visit Chicago in the summer to enjoy the parks and lakefront activities.
As a primary architectural center, Chicago features a skyline defined by pioneering skyscrapers that reflect the city's historical role in modern urban design.
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.
Proper noun; typically used without an article unless referring to a specific historical era or aspect of the city.