Washington - based-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
The capital city of the United States, or a state in the Pacific Northwest.
Synonyms:
DC, Evergreen State, Potomac
Part of Speech:
noun, proper noun
Antonyms:
(none for proper nouns)
Common Collocations:
Washington Monument, Washington State, Washington D.C., George Washington
Derivatives:
Washingtonian, Washintonite
Usage Tips:
Capitalize "Washington" as it is a proper noun referring to a place or person.
Common Phrases:
Inside the Beltway, George Washington slept here, Washington's Birthday
Etymology:
Named after George Washington, the first U.S. president; derived from Old English "Wassa" (a personal name) and "tun" (settlement).
Examples:
- 1. We visited Washington last summer.
- 2. Washington is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.
- 3. She moved to Washington for a new job opportunity.
- 4. The Washington Monument stands tall in D.C.