Definitions

Columbia

[kuh-luhm-bee-uh] / kəˈlʌm bi ə /

NOUN

United States

Synonyms

WEAK

America Land of Liberty New World U.S. U.S.A. US US of A USA land of opportunity the States

Example Sentences

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“This is the sizzle in the restaurant world,” said Stephen Zagor, a veteran restaurant-industry consultant who teaches at Columbia Business School.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

According to co author Brian Metzger of Columbia University, it is possible that two newly formed neutron stars could spiral inward and collide, producing a kilonova that emits gravitational waves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

He is a graduate of Carleton College and Columbia University's journalism school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the district," Jeanine Pirro, US attorney for the District of Columbia, said in a statement.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Keeth had parlayed his skills and work ethic from fencing into an MBA from Columbia University and a job in the financial sector.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad