Toronto

American  

[tuh-ron-toh] / təˈrɒn toʊ /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Ontario, in SE Canada, on Lake Ontario.

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Toronto British  

/ təˈrɒntəʊ /

noun

1. a city in S central Canada, capital of Ontario, on Lake Ontario: the major industrial centre of Canada; two universities. Pop: 2 481 494 (2001)

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Toronto Cultural  

1. Capital of Ontario, Canada, and the largest city in the province, in southern Ontario on Lake Ontario; the largest city in Canada; a commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural center of Canada.

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Other Word Forms

• Torontonian adjective

Example Sentences

A study from the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that feeling mentally sharp can significantly boost how much you accomplish in a day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

The Liberals swept three special elections to fill vacancies in Canada’s Parliament, with sizable victories in two races in Toronto and pulling out a win in Quebec in a usually French-speaking nationalist stronghold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

While it's not unusual for legislators to occasionally defect in Canadian politics, the recent rate of party-switching was "extraordinary", said Semra Sevi, who teaches political science at the University of Toronto.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

When the Arms Index rises during a rally, it generally doesn’t inspire confidence that gains are being built on solid footing, said Ben Kizemchuk, a senior investment adviser and portfolio manager at Wellington-Altus in Toronto.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Grand juries in Indianapolis and Toronto found this unconvincing.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson