Circle-A (anarchist symbol)
The letter "A," in a circle, has been an anarchy symbol since the 1970s. It's not known who originated the symbol. The symbol appears to have started in Europe. "Even the…
Alphebetical for "c"
Circuit of the Americas (Austin racetrack)
Austin (TX) premiered in November 2012 the first track in the United States built specifically for Formula One racing. The name "Circuit of the Americas" was introduced to the public in…
Circuit Queen
A person frequenting the gay circuit is called a "circuit queen." The "bird circuit" was the name for Manhattan's gay bars in the East 50s (dating from the 1950s), but the…
Circus Peanuts (candy)
The circus has long been known for providing hungry patrons with pink lemonade and peanuts for sale. "Circus peanuts" became a popular name, just like "ballpark hot dogs." The…
Ciscoan (inhabitant of Cisco)
"Ciscoan” is the name of an inhabitant of Cisco, Texas. The name “Ciscoan” has been cited in print since at least 1893. Wikipedia: Cisco, TexasCisco is a city in Eastland County, Texas,…
Citadel of Chic (Condé Nast Building)
The Condé Nast Building (4 Times Square) was called the "citadel of chic" by the New York (NY) Times on February 26, 1998. The building houses such "chic" Condé Nast…
Citigov (Citigroup + Government)
Citigroup Inc. is one of the largest banks in the world, but it required a federal bailout in 2008-2009 to survive. When the company's website went down in February 2009, website users…
Citiot (city + idiot)
A "citiot" (city + idiot) is someone from the city (most commonly New York City) who spends time in the country or in a summer residence. The term "citiot" is very popular in…
Citizens’ Filibuster (Citizen’s Filibuster)
A filibuster occurs when someone holds the floor of a chamber of government, preventing a vote or another action. On Thursday, June 20, 2013, pro-abortion groups organized a "citizens'…
Citrus Capital of Texas (Weslaco nickname)
Weslaco (in south Texas) was declared by the Texas legislature in 1997 to be the "Citrus Capital of Texas." A few years before, the Texas legislature declared the Texas red grapefruit to…
City Bakery’s Hot Chocolate Festival
City Bakery (3 West 18th Street) has held an annual "Hot Chocolate Festival" since the early 1990s. http://www.hot-chocolate-festival.com/directions.phpThe City Bakery is located at 3…
City Chicken
The name "city chicken" is first cited in Ohio on 1926. "City chicken" is not chicken at all -- it's cubes of meat (such as pork or veal) placed on skewers, then breaded…
City for Sale
"City for Sale" refers to the purchase by Peter Minuit of Manhattan for an estimated $24 in 1626. In 1988, the Municipal Arts Society had an exhibit called "City for Sale." The…
City of a Million Dreams (New Orleans nickname)
"City of a Million Dreams" is a song by New Orleans native Raymond Burke (1904-1986) that was copyrighted on April 2, 1958. "City of a Million Dreams" has been an infrequently…
City of a Thousand Mounds (Austin nickname)
Early visitors to Austin compared the city's geography to Rome. George W, Bonnell moved to Austin in 1836; Mount Bonnell is named after him. In 1840, Bonnell wrote: "Like the ancient city…
City of Big Shoulders or City of Broad Shoulders (Chicago nickname)
American poet Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) called Chicago, Illinois, the "City of the Big Shoulders" in his poem "Chicago" that was published in Poetry magazine in March 1914. The…
City of Brotherly Love (summary)
Philadelphia is called the "City of Brotherly Love" because of its Quaker influence. The name "Philadelphia" comes from the Greek words philos ("loving") and adelphos…
City of Champions (Duncanville nickname)
Duncanville (a Dallas suburb) has called itself a "City of Champions" because of various school sports victories. Other cities in other states have claimed the same nickname.…
City of Churches (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn was a city before it became a borough of New York City. Brooklyn had many churches and was called the "City of Churches" by at least 1841. Many other cities around the world have…
City of Cities
New York City is sometimes called the "City of Cities." It hasn't been a popular nickname, but it's been used increasingly as of late.