Washington DC
Definition
The capital city of the United States of America, officially known as the District of Columbia (D.C.), serving as the political center and seat of the federal government.
A federal district located between the states of Maryland and Virginia along the Potomac River, notable for its neoclassical architecture, monuments, and museums.
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Planning a trip to Washington DC? Pack patience for the monuments and the metaphors about government efficiency.
Washington DC's cherry blossoms are stunning, but navigating its political circles feels like dodging falling petals in a windstorm.
In Washington DC, even the squirrels seem more organized than Congress during budget season.
I told my friend Washington DC has world-class museums; he replied it's also got world-class gridlock.