Washingtonian
noun
Wash·ing·to·nian
ˌwȯ-shiŋ-ˈtō-nē-ən 
ˌwä-,
-nyən
chiefly Midland also ˌwȯr-
or ˌwär-
plural Washingtonians
: a native or resident of Washington, D.C., or the state of Washington
Washingtonian
adjective
Examples of Washingtonian in a Sentence
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Lynn French, a sixth-generation Washingtonian, has lived in her house in Columbia Heights for three decades.
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Jasmine Golden, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
According to the Washingtonian, an old-fashioned telephone guest book was provided at the reception for guests to share advice for the couple.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Per the Washingtonian, Linh Mai has already gained more than 100 pounds and is expected to gain one to two pounds per day over the next year.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Per the Washingtonian, Linh Mai has already gained more than 100 pounds since birth and is expected to gain 1 to 2 pounds per day over the next year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the Washingtonian, Linh Mai has already gained more than 100 pounds and is expected to gain one to two pounds per day over the next year.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
But Steves’ post showed not every wealthy Washingtonian is heading for Miami.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Stumpy the cherry tree became a viral sensation in 2020 after a Reddit user posted a photo and compared it to their love life, according to the Washingtonian.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
It was seemingly first posted by an Instagram account called Washingtonian Problems (@washingtonianprobs), which said it was submitted anonymously by one of its members.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Jasmine Golden, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
According to the Washingtonian, an old-fashioned telephone guest book was provided at the reception for guests to share advice for the couple.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Per the Washingtonian, Linh Mai has already gained more than 100 pounds and is expected to gain one to two pounds per day over the next year.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Per the Washingtonian, Linh Mai has already gained more than 100 pounds since birth and is expected to gain 1 to 2 pounds per day over the next year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the Washingtonian, Linh Mai has already gained more than 100 pounds and is expected to gain one to two pounds per day over the next year.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
But Steves’ post showed not every wealthy Washingtonian is heading for Miami.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Stumpy the cherry tree became a viral sensation in 2020 after a Reddit user posted a photo and compared it to their love life, according to the Washingtonian.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2026
It was seemingly first posted by an Instagram account called Washingtonian Problems (@washingtonianprobs), which said it was submitted anonymously by one of its members.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Washingtonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Washingtonian. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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