Windy City
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does Windy City mean? Windy City is a popular nickname for Chicago, Illinois. How is Windy City pronounced?[ win-dee sit-ee ]
Etymology
Origin of Windy City
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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In 2017, “The Hills” alum and her now-ex-husband, former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, left the Windy City in pursuit of a “great place” to raise their family.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch have already arrived in the Windy City and start training on Sunday.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
They’ve become the fall soundtrack of the Windy City to the point organizers are holding “Whistlemania” events to hand them out by the thousands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2025
It features a stellar lineup including guitarist Jeff Parker, who had recently relocated from the Windy City to Los Angeles, as well as bassist Ben Shepherd and vibraphonist Justin Thomas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
The lake makes it windy, hence its appellation: the Windy City.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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