Chicago (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The players gathered around the table to start a game of Casino, also known as Chicago card game.
- Casino or Chicago uses a standard deck of cards, but it can be played with multiple decks.
- A Chicago card game layout typically consists of the aces, kings, queens, and jacks of the four suits.
- Chicago card games are often found in social clubs and gaming organizations.
- In many parts of the United States, the Casino card game is more commonly referred to as Chicago.
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Meaning 2
Largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Chicago is known as the third most populous city in the United States with its vibrant culture and stunning architecture.
- Chicago was a major transportation hub in the 19th century due to its position on Lake Michigan and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
- Chicago is home to some of the world's most impressive buildings and landmarks, such as the Willis Tower and Navy Pier.
- People travel from all over to visit world-class museums and theaters in Chicago, like the Art Institute of Chicago and the Goodman Theatre.
- Chicago has a long history as a major commercial center and industrial port city, earning it the nickname "the Second City".