Synonyms of capitol

capitol

noun

ˈka-pə-tᵊl 

as in senate

the building in which a state legislature meets

the legislators were called to the capitol for an emergency session

Synonyms & Similar Words

• senate
• statehouse
• house
• chamber
• hall
• meetinghouse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capitol

From exploring Wilmington, the state’s most populous city; to seeing Dover, the capitol city; to wandering the 30 miles of unique coastline—there’s plenty to experience here. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

That work, and his father’s career, meant more time in the nation’s capitol and less in South Florida, where he was born. — Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

The Kiros campaign quickly pivots to a protest at the state capitol instead. — Josh Eells, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Hubbard burned a wish ticket, believed to manifest desires, on the balcony of his hotel room before walking to the state capitol. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026