Washington (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The federal government of the United States.
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 3
1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1732-1799).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
United States educator who was born a slave but became educated and founded a college at Tuskegee in Alabama (1856-1915).
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Meaning 5
A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The state of Washington is known for its stunning natural beauty, from the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia River Gorge.
- Seattle, the largest city in Washington, is a hub for tech companies and coffee culture.
- The scenic Pacific Coast Highway runs along the western edge of Washington, offering breathtaking ocean views.
- Washington is home to many iconic landmarks, including the Space Needle and Mount Rainier National Park.
- The state of Washington is a major producer of apples, with many orchards located in the Yakima Valley.