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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So I traveled to lounges in Chicago and Minneapolis last week to see what the fuss is about.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Once back in Chicago, I realized I had two immediate cravings: I wanted to sit outside, and I was hungry in the way people become hungry after spending several days in someone else’s kitchen.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

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

Freelance videographer Carlos Ty, 29, made a series of TikToks highlighting “Backrooms”-esque locations in Chicago, where he lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Things here in Chicago are muggy full of holey socks fine.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan