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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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

Previously, she worked at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock, Ark., covering business and reporting from the state Capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Mullin is known on Capitol Hill for not holding back, a style of speaking that some describe as combative.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Maggie took long carriage rides with Elisha, past the White House, the still unfinished Capitol Building, and out to “old country inns,” all apparently unchaperoned.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock