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Definition of waukegan

waukegan

/wɔːˈkiːɡən/
Wau · ke · gan
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waukegan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in northeastern Illinois, United States, located on the western shore of Lake Michigan and serving as the county seat of Lake County.

Example

"We took the commuter train up to Waukegan to enjoy a quiet weekend by the lakefront."

• Rhymes for waukegan

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Potawatomi word 'wakaigun', meaning 'fort' or 'trading post'. The settlement was historically known by early European settlers as 'Little Fort' before officially adopting the name Waukegan in 1849.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waukegan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waukegan
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