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Definition of column

column

/ˈkɑːləm/
col · umn
Plural:columns
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Adjective:columnar
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column Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A vertical division of a page or text, or a vertical arrangement of figures or data.

Example

"She added a new column to the spreadsheet to track weekly departmental expenses."

2

An upright pillar, typically cylindrical and made of stone or concrete, used as a structural support or standing alone as a monument.

Example

"The ancient Greek temple was supported by rows of massive marble columns."

3

A recurring article or feature in a newspaper or magazine, usually written by a specific author or focusing on a specific topic.

Example

"He writes a weekly financial column for a major national newspaper."

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• Rhymes for column

• Nearby Words

columbian
columbine
columbus
column
columnea
columned
columnist

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'columpne', via Old French from the Latin 'columna', meaning 'pillar'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Column. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/column
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