column

noun

ˈkä-ləm How to pronounce column (audio)
Definition of columnnext
1
as in line
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill

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2
as in pilaster
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure engraved columns supported the arch on either side

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Recent Examples of column Emergency measures are working to stabilize an under-construction, high-rise building in Midtown Manhattan after its two support columns buckled, sparking concerns of a partial collapse, officials said. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Ahmed Tigani, commissioner of New York’s Department of Buildings, said Tuesday afternoon the city is bringing in emergency beams and columns to support the building. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 About 400 children were evacuated from a nearby school as firefighters discovered buckled columns and sagging floors between the 21st and 26th stories of the 38-story tower, prompting a major safety response. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 In his new book, Fast + Louche, the New York Times best-selling author and Vanity Fair special correspondent turns his former Interview magazine column into a gritty yet glamorous glimpse into a bygone era of celebrity. — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for column
Recent Examples of Synonyms for column
  1. line
  2. pilaster
  3. queue
  4. pillar
  5. row
  6. string
  7. file
Noun
  • Ildemaro Vargas walked on four pitches with one out, swiped second and scored on a 75-mph ball that Gabriel Moreno dumped down the right-field line for a double.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Given a three-run lead in the first inning, brought to the Dodgers by a wild pitch and Kyle Tucker’s two-run, line-drive single to left field, Sasaki seemed set up for success.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of line
Noun
  • Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
  • And then this pilaster rising up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of pilaster
Noun
  • Anthropic would have to do an equity offering right now to get in that queue, which is pretty backed up, to say the least.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 July 2026
  • People headed to the event in person can enter via an entry queue on 14th St NW, Freedom 250 said.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of queue
Noun
  • The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • These clips, showing first-person views from drones striking military and logistical sites, have become a pillar of Ukraine’s wartime propaganda efforts to illustrate battlefield successes against Russia.
    — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • Robinson’s parents also were present, sitting a few rows behind the Kirks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • The rows of new graves in La Esperanza reflect the magnitude of last month’s disaster.
    — Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of row
Noun
  • That same year, a string of royal events followed, with the group attending Trooping the Colour in June, which marked Queen Elizabeth II's official 92nd birthday.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The allegations against Platner are the latest in a string of accusations of malfeasance, which have rocked Democrats who are eager to defeat Collins.
    — Garrett Downs,Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of string
Noun
  • In fact there are no records of a past or current attorney general ever challenging Trump on even the infamous Jeffrey Epstein files.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • And with a solid 16GB of RAM and a generous 256GB SSD, this laptop has enough memory and storage to house all your files and multitask up a storm.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of file

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