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washington dc Lexical Profile

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American The capital city of the United States, located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia, serving as the seat of the American federal government.

Example

"Every spring, millions of tourists visit Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms and tour the national monuments."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to simply as 'D.C.' or 'Washington', it is formally the District of Columbia and operates as a federal district distinct from any U.S. state.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of George Washington, the first U.S. President, and Christopher Columbus (Columbia). The city was founded in 1790 to serve as the permanent national capital.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Washington dc. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/washington dc
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