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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The Edgewater Hotel – Right on Lake Mendota near Capitol Square, this comfortable, elegant hotel makes the most of its setting.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

In St. Paul, police plan for 300 law-enforcement officers from local and state agencies to provide public safety services near the Minnesota state Capitol, including for several road closures in the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

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

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

Stanton ordered troops to turn out into the streets, the guards to be doubled, military forts to be alert, guns manned, and special guards to be posted around the Old Capitol Prison.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson