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Definition of winnetka
winnetka
/wɪˈnɛtkə/
Win · net · ka
winnetka Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American An affluent village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located along the North Shore of Lake Michigan just north of Chicago.
Example
"Many historical homes designed by prominent architects can be found along the leafy streets of Winnetka."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from a Native American language, likely Potawatomi or Menominee, traditionally interpreted to mean 'beautiful place' or 'beautiful land'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winnetka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winnetka