Definitions

capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /

NOUN

building or buildings housing chief governmental offices

Synonyms

STRONG

center dome statehouse

WEAK

Capitol Hill legislative hall political scene seat of government

Example Sentences

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They make introductions to defense companies, scrutinize business deals with foreign partners to make sure they won’t raise flags with the Pentagon, and give advice about whom to meet on Capitol Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal

He turns and gives her a smile after delivering that line inside the Capitol rotunda.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will probably conclude by the middle of next week, said Tobin Marcus, head of policy and politics at Wolfe Research, after a potential breakthrough Thursday on Capitol Hill.

From MarketWatch

At least every two months, the executive ditches his usual T-shirt and black jacket for suited visits to Capitol Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal

A teaser for the documentary released in December showed the former model looking to the camera just before her husband's second swearing-in at the US Capitol and saying: "Here we go again."

From Barron's