Definition
Definition of Washington - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
US capitalUS the capital city of the United StatesUS
- Washington is home to the White House.
2.
governmentUS the federal government of the United StatesUS
- Washington announced new policies today.
3.
geographyUS state in the northwestern US with capital OlympiaUS
- I visited Washington last summer for a hiking trip.
4.
nameRare US surname of English originRare US
- The Washington family has a long history in Virginia.
Expressions with Washington
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trusted representative in Washington D.C
Our man in Washington will handle the negotiations.
suspension bridge connecting New York and New Jersey
The George Washington Bridge is busy during rush hour.
person with influence in Washington politics
She is a well-known Washington insider with many connections.
the one-dollar bill in the US
I paid with a George Washington for the coffee.
the US state in the Pacific Northwest
I visited Washington State last summer.
US holiday honoring George Washington
Washington's Birthday is celebrated on the third Monday of February.
Origin of Washington
Named after George Washington, first U.S. President
Terms with Washington included in their meaning
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Capitol Hill
the area in Washington D.C. where the U.S. Congress meets
geography
area in the US with states like Washington and Oregon
abr: Seattle
city in Washington known for tech and coffee
politics
political environment within Washington, D.C
abr: Washington
state in the northwest part of the United States
northwest place
city in Washington County, Oregon
place
unincorporated community in Washington, United States
Colorado town
town in Washington County, Colorado
abr: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
area including Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
abr: George Washington University
university in Washington, D.C
acr: George Washington
first president of the United States
education
public university located in the northwestern U.S. state bordering Washington and Montana
geography
town in Washington County, Alabama
geography
capital city of Washington state in the United States
geography
resident of Olympia, Washington
abr: Prince George's County
county in Maryland near Washington D.C
geography
city in Whitman County, Washington
language
salishan dialect spoken by indigenous people near a northwest Washington river
Vermont town
town and village in Washington County, Vermont
waterway name
river in Washington state
US
mountain range in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington, US
geography
cape in northwestern Washington, USA
Washington city
city in Cowlitz County, Washington
people
Native American tribe from Washington state
Examples of Washington in a sentence
Washington hosts numerous international embassies. Washington is facing criticism from international leaders. Many believe Washington is out of touch with citizens. Washington is known for its beautiful national parks. The tech industry in Washington has been booming. Mr. Washington signed the document with a flourish.
The Washingtons are hosting a charity event this weekend.
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