column

noun

ˈkä-ləm How to pronounce column (audio)
Definition of columnnext
1
as in line
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill

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2
as in pilaster
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure engraved columns supported the arch on either side

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Recent Examples of column On the north side, a new seating amphitheater would border the reflecting pool, while glass walls would be installed between the museum’s neoclassical columns. — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026 More thoughts on autonomous cars Last week’s column discussed Waymo’s claims that its self-driving vehicles are far safer than human drivers. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026 In the multipurpose room, stiffener plates in the columns align with the joints in the wall panels at some columns, while inexplicably, others do not. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 In that season Miami got into the win column with a 26-18 Week 9 home victory over the New York Jets, which happens to be Miami’s next opponent. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for column
Recent Examples of Synonyms for column
  1. line
  2. pilaster
  3. queue
  4. pillar
  5. row
  6. string
  7. file
Noun
  • Trail currently is on death row and petitioned the state of Nebraska in August 2023 to set his execution date; Trail is 10th in line on death row for the state.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The brother-sister duo hopes for the line to resonate with all kinds of people—including both fans and non-fans alike.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of line
Noun
  • Ionic pilasters and a modern light fixture dress up the staircase.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pilaster
Noun
  • Of course, some situations are murkier than a stranger breezing past the entire queue.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But what if, by flooding the algorithmic queue with low-quality content, there’s no longer much of a difference between the platforms?
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of queue
Noun
  • Innovation will always be an important pillar of the award, said Christiane Dolva, the philanthropic organization’s head of innovation, research and demonstration.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dedicated to the god Amun, it is known for its beautiful pillars and intricate carvings.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • There are full-size Backspace, Delete, and arrow keys, in addition to a number pad and a separate row of volume controls.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This is Bates’ front-row seat to Maine’s unique economic hardship.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of row
Noun
  • Vying for dominance as well are the haughty, self-serving bureaucrats of the area’s bustling capital of South Wood (Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson), who pull their political strings from the relative safety of the grand Pittock Mansion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson’s cover is string-heavy and tropical in nature, but where Buffett sang it with a forceful voice, Anderson goes for soft and understated, allowing both men’s versions to stand distinctly on their own.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of string
Noun
  • Avoid interacting with additional prompts or downloading files.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t hide files or shut down computers; doing so would look like obstruction.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of file

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“Column.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/column. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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