the Beltway

noun

: the political and social world of Washington, D.C.

politics inside the Beltway

Her influence extends beyond the Beltway.

Examples of the Beltway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Saturday: Ravens at Commanders Wear your purple and black and support the Ravens in the latest Battle of the Beltway — and final game of the preseason — against the host Commanders at Northwest Stadium, 1600 Ring Road in Landover. —John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 21 Aug. 2025

The native New Yorker’s involvement with her father’s second administration (even in an entertainment capacity) is somewhat surprising, given her prior stance on goings-on inside the Beltway. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025

Inside the Beltway it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. —The Hill, 12 Aug. 2025

And former gubernatorial candidates Tudor Dixon and Kevin Rinke are reportedly weighing whether to try again when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moves on after two terms or make a beeline for the Beltway. —M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025

Rhymes for the Beltway

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