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.

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