the Capitol

noun

: the building in which the U.S. Congress meets in Washington, D.C.

Examples of the Capitol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On his first day in office, the president pardoned nearly every defendant charged in connection with the Capitol riot, which Judge Mehta described as an assault on the peaceful transfer of power. — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Idrovo was one of several advocates who spoke at the Capitol in the spring in favor of legislation to end suspensions for nonviolent behavior. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

That disclosure change lends a bit of insight into how much Big Tech and industry groups are spending on lobbying at the Capitol. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026

Supporters insist their measure is nonpartisan, noting that Democratic lawmakers also tried to restrict citizen initiatives before Republicans gained control of the Capitol. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for the Capitol

• noncapital
• capital