Chicago
Definition
The third-largest city in the United States, located in northeastern Illinois on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan; known for its architecture, deep-dish pizza, and brutal winters.
A style of jazz music that originated in the city during the 1920s, characterized by strong rhythms and brass-heavy ensembles.
A 1975 Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, satirizing corruption and celebrity in 1920s Chicago, famously adapted into a 2002 film.
Examples
After one Chicago winter, I finally understand why penguins dream of relocating south.
Chicago's deep-dish pizza is so substantial, it comes with its own building permit.
In Chicago, the architecture tours are free, but the therapy for skyscraper envy costs extra.
Chicago blues hit different when you're stuck behind a delivery truck during rush hour.