Definitions

Chicago

[shi-kah-goh, -kaw-] / ʃɪˈkɑ goʊ, -ˈkɔ- /

NOUN

u.s. city

Synonyms

STRONG

Chi

WEAK

Chi-town City by the Lake City of the Lakes and Prairies Fort Dearborn Second City the Loop the Windy City

Example Sentences

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Koufax was perfect-game good on Sept. 9, 1965, against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium, striking out 14.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

It was after not finishing the Chicago Marathon in October that Hauger-Thackery and husband Nick, who also trains her, decided the time was right to start a family.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

She noted that last year, a Big Mac in Chicago cost $10.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

New migrants can work remotely, and jump on a plane for New York or Chicago in a matter of hours if needed, he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

We were back in Chicago by the time Mr. Maroney’s trial hit the newspapers.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan