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Windy City

noun

  1. Chicago, Ill. (used as a nickname).



Windy City

noun

  1. informalChicago, Illinois

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Windy City1

First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences

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Things don’t go much better in the Windy City.

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He added that he has every intention of being able to manage the Windy City team again this year, as well as attend the White Sox’s 20-year World Series reunion in July.

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Columnists Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria are following events in the Windy City and have some thoughts on the last dizzying month in politics and what the Democratic National Convention might bring.

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The website says "Built from an 1890 print shop, Sepia features memorabilia from the Windy City’s bygone eras."

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The 110-floor Willis Tower is the tallest building in the Windy City.

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When To Use

does Windy City mean?

Windy City is a popular nickname for Chicago, Illinois.How is Windy City pronounced?[ win-dee sit-ee ]

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