word
Column
KAH-luhm
/ˈkɑːlʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
column
Dictionary meaning
A tall vertical cylindrical architectural structure standing upright and used to support a structure.
Examples
- The columns accented the front of the house.
- The newspaper devoted several columns to the subject.
Synonyms: pillar
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