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Definition of column
column
/ˈkɑːləm/
col · umn
Plural:columns
•Adjective:columnar
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CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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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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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'columpne', via Old French from the Latin 'columna', meaning 'pillar'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Column. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/column