Capital Of The United States (Noun)
Meaning
The capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The capital of the United States is home to the famous cherry blossom trees, which bloom every spring.
- Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, is a must-visit destination for American history buffs.
- George Washington chose the location for the capital of the United States to be roughly equidistant from the northern and southern states.
- Founded in 1790, the capital of the United States was designed by French-born architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant.
- The capital of the United States attracts millions of visitors each year, drawn by iconic landmarks like the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.