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 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

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

The woods have always been our place of safety, our place beyond the reach of the Capitol, where we’re free to say what we feel, be who we are.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins