washington

[US]/'wɔʃiŋtən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Washington

Phrases & Collocations

Washington, D.C.

Washington Monument

Washington State

george washington

washington post

university of washington

washington dc

washington mutual

denzel washington

Example Sentences

Washington is the capital of the United States.

Many important government buildings are located in Washington, D.C.

Washington State is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities.

The Washington Monument is a famous landmark in Washington, D.C.

George Washington was the first president of the United States.

Washington's birthday is celebrated as Presidents' Day in the United States.

The University of Washington is a prestigious institution known for its research.

Washington's policies had a significant impact on the country's development.

The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. are a popular tourist attraction in the spring.

Washington's leadership during the Revolutionary War was instrumental in securing America's independence.

Real-world Examples

Last night between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

They're spread across California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

I'm Betsy Klein in Washington, filling in for Coy Wire today.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Presidents Day was originally Washington's birthday, just Washington's, on February 22nd.

Source: CNN Selected August 2016 Collection

We're to have from Washington D. C to Washington State next.

Source: CNN Listening Collection April 2013

Jamal Khashoggi is a columnist for the Washington Post.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2018 Collection

He's held senior positions at the Washington field office, at FBI headquarters in Washington.

Source: NPR News December 2017 Compilation

She is a health law and policy professor at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Source: VOA Special June 2022 Collection

I wish I could help General Washington, too, Mother!

Source: American Elementary School English 3

" Avoid palaces and gardens of palaces, " William Thornton, a Washington city representative warned.

Source: This month VOA Special English

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