gary
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in the United States: Gary is a city located in northwest Indiana, on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is historically known for its significant steel production industry.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Gary was founded in 1906 by the United States Steel Corporation.
- The steel mills in Gary were once among the largest in the world.
- They drove through Gary on their way to Chicago.
Advanced Usage
- "The Gary model": Sometimes used in urban studies or economic history to refer to the rapid industrial city-building pattern exemplified by Gary, Indiana.
- The town's development followed the Gary model, being planned around a single major industry.
Variants and Related Words
- Garyite (n, rare): A resident of Gary, Indiana.
- As a lifelong Garyite, she has seen the city's many changes.
Synonyms
- Industrial city: A city whose economy is primarily based on heavy industry, like manufacturing.
- Steel town: A town or city whose history and economy are dominated by steel production.
Notes on Different Meanings
- As a given name: 'Gary' is also a common masculine given name in English-speaking countries (e.g., Gary Cooper, Gary Oldman). This is a separate, homographic word from the city name.
- Gary is meeting us for lunch. (This refers to a person, not the city).
Noun
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a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
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