canada
word
/ˈkænədə/
KA-nuh-duh
/ˈkænədə/
KA-nuh-duh
Definition
A country in North America, north of the United States. It is known for its large size, cold winters in many regions, and cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun without an article: 'Canada is large,' not 'the Canada.' Common collocations include 'in Canada,' 'from Canada,' 'across Canada,' and 'Canadian' for the adjective or demonym.
Spanish: CanadáPortuguese (BR): CanadáPortuguese (PT): CanadáChinese (Simplified): 加拿大Chinese (Traditional): 加拿大Hindi: कनाडाArabic: كنداBengali: কানাডাRussian: КанадаJapanese: カナダVietnamese: CanadaKorean: 캐나다Turkish: KanadaUrdu: کینیڈاIndonesian: Kanada
Example Sentences
My aunt lives in Canada.
basic
They moved to Canada last year.
basic
Winter in Canada can be very cold.
basic
I’ve always wanted to take a road trip across Canada.
natural
She’s from Canada, but she works in New York now.
natural
If I get that job offer, I might end up in Canada.
natural