capital
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"These days, when I fight with my husband I drum to Burn and cast a curse on him," the 65-year-old conservative leader told the musicians at her office in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD—The Pakistani capital hosting the highest-level talks between the U.S. and Iran in decades was a ghost town on Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Adusah told police he left his wife in the middle of the night to meet a reverend in Ghana's capital Accra at 6am.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The team flew from the capital Nuuk by propjet to Kulusuk, population 200, then traveled by dogsled to the edge of the ice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The world’s single biggest capital market wasn’t a market; it was something else—but what?
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing capital
Some Tricky Homonyms
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Name On: Pro Sports Team Names, Part 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
