Windy City

/ˌwɪndi ˌsɪdi/
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Definitions of Windy City
  1. noun
    largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
    synonyms: Chicago
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    port
    a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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