Capitol
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A building in which a state legislative body meets, or specifically the building where the United States Congress convenes in Washington, D.C. It differs from 'capital' which refers to a city.
“The protesters gathered on the steps of the state capitol building.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
Syllables
cap·i·tol
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Wordle
Similar to CAPITAL but ends in -OL instead of -AL; easy to confuse
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; proper noun form (U.S. Capitol) is not allowed in standard play
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