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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Gutierrez moved from Chicago Fire to Guadalajara in January and helped them reach the title play-off round semi-final of Liga MX.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and beloved TV broadcaster with the Chicago Bulls, has died, the team announced Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

E-motos also have a practical appeal, said Bryce Altaffer, a Chicago bike store manager who sells them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

On June 25, the caravan is due to arrive in downtown Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I dreamed last night that you came here to Chicago, and we rode my mule, Whiskey, past Potter Palmer’s emporium and ate fried bread on Lake Street.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan