Definition

Noun: - The provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada): Toronto is a major city located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. It serves as the capital of the province of Ontario and is the most populous city in Canada. It is a global center for business, finance, arts, and culture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I moved to Toronto last year to study at the university.
  • Toronto is known for its iconic CN Tower and diverse neighborhoods.
  • The business conference will be held in downtown Toronto.

Advanced Usage

• "The Six": A nickname for Toronto, derived from the city's two main area codes (416 and 647) and popularized by the rapper Drake.

  • Drake often references his hometown, The Six, in his music.

• "Toronto the Good": A historical nickname referencing the city's past reputation for strict moral and religious conservatism.

  • The city's vibrant nightlife today is a far cry from its old image as "Toronto the Good."

Variants and Related Words

• Torontonian (noun): A person who is from or lives in Toronto.
  • As a lifelong Torontonian, she knows all the best spots in the city.

Synonyms

• The Provincial Capital of Ontario: The administrative center of the province.
• Hogtown: An informal, somewhat dated nickname for Toronto.
• T.O.: A common abbreviation for Toronto, Ontario.

Noun

1. the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)