Capitol Hill

American  

noun

1. the small hill in Washington, D.C., on which the Capitol stands.

2. Informal. the U.S. Congress.

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Capitol Hill Cultural  

1. A hill in Washington, D.C., on which the United States Capitol building sits. The House of Representatives and the Senate meet in the Capitol. (See on the Hill.)

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Example Sentences

In addition, it’s the last day that Congress is due to be in session on Capitol Hill before a two-week break.

From MarketWatch

He said he’s now speaking up — including on Capitol Hill — to help keep others from going through the same.

From Salon

House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the White House's confidence when he told reporters on Capitol Hill he thinks the US is "wrapping up" the military operation.

From BBC

Here are some other key moments from Mullin’s Capitol Hill meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mullin is known on Capitol Hill for not holding back, a style of speaking that some describe as combative.

From BBC