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column

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɒləm/]

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column: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use column in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “architecture”

(noun) a tall, vertical pillar that is used to support a building or as decoration. It's like a big, rectangular pole that holds up the roof of a structure.

Example

The ancient Greek temple had grand columns lining the entrance.

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The modern office building had no columns, giving it a more open feel.

Example

How many columns does the old mansion have?

Context: “text”

(noun) a vertical section in a newspaper or magazine, usually separated by lines. It's like a vertical block of text that provides information or opinions on a specific topic.

Example

I always read the business column in the newspaper to stay updated on stock market trends.

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I skipped the sports column and went straight to the comics.

Example

Which column in the magazine do you find most interesting?

How to pronounce column

Pronunciation: [/ˈkɒləm/]

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