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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In addition, it’s the last day that Congress is due to be in session on Capitol Hill before a two-week break.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

He said he’s now speaking up — including on Capitol Hill — to help keep others from going through the same.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

For some time, there have been Capitol whispers that Florida Rep. Neal Dunn might leave Congress before his term wraps up, but the reason remained unclear.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Here are some other key moments from Mullin’s Capitol Hill meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“The US Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the White House. Did you know that plans for a monument started before Washington was elected president?”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas