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

Multiple lawmakers reported that traffic problems kept them from reaching the Capitol in time for the vote. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Similarly, Mace fell out with the president after the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, with the congresswoman saying his legacy had been wiped out and that he should be held accountable for the attack. — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Hamilton visited the Capitol with the incoming class of Democratic senators from across the country on Monday. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

Another production is planned for Sydney Australia in September 2027 at the Capitol Theatre. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for the Capitol

• noncapital
• capital