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Washington

Washington

965 1.0
A state in the northwestern United States on the Pacific coast
  • proper noun
  • /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/
translation icon : estado de Washington
  • Indeed, the discussion in Washington in 2011 is about what to cut, not what to spend.
  • Washington State
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Oregon and Washington

And I believe the state of Washington, Bill Gates home state.

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Examples

  • Olympia is the capital of Washington, located in the northwest region of the United States.

  • And so all the people in Washington said, OK, it's real now.

  • Everyone else has moved to different states, to Washington, to New York.

    Sarah Rae Vargas

  • And I believe the state of Washington, Bill Gates home state.

    Danny Jones

  • The family lived in a nice house in Seattle, Washington, and there was always food on the table.

    Academic text (2011)

  • It's right on the border of Idaho and Washington, and it's a cute little town.

  • I am thrilled to represent teacher librarians both in the state of Washington and around our nation.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Significant variation exists among the approximately 140 I-BEST programs in the Washington State community and technical college system.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The natural beauty of Washington attracts many tourists each year.

  • I enjoy hiking in the forests of Washington, where the landscape is stunning.

Synonyms

WA
vsWashington
  • US
26 1.4

A US state in the northwest with capital Olympia

is the full formal name rather than a shortened written form
Evergreen State
vsWashington
1 3.5

A nickname for the US state of Washington because it has many trees that stay green all year

is the official state name rather than a descriptive nickname

Compounds

Washington D.C.
343 1.0

The capital city of the United States where the national government is based

University of Washington
18 2.6

A large public university in Seattle, Washington, known for strong research and medical programs

Washington Monument
7 3.0

A tall stone obelisk in Washington, D.C. that honors George Washington

George Washington Bridge
3 3.0

A large suspension bridge carrying traffic across the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey

Surface Forms

Washington main

Etymology

Washington for the Pacific coast state was named in honor of George Washington, the first U.S. president. So the state's name remembers him and now refers to that U.S. state.