american capital

Noun (1)

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 1791Synonyms: WashingtonWashington D.C.capital of the United StatesInstance of national capitalExamples PotomacPart of District of Columbia, D.C.Parts Georgetown, Capitol Hill, United States Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House