Windy City

noun

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

Windy City

noun

1. informal,  Chicago, Illinois

Word History and Origins

Origin of Windy City¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Cheryl Wolf, 57, a certified public accountant in Chicago who moved to the Windy City from Texas, said the aggressive immigration enforcement is unsettling.

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Northwestern’s lakeside stadium might qualify Evanston, Ill., as the Windy City given the strong gusts that have changed the trajectory of passes.

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There had been a brief reprieve for the Windy City.

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The insiders shared that the idea of sending several thousand active-duty members of the military to the Windy City had been broached, but seemed unlikely.

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

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When To Use

What does Windy City mean?

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