Columbia

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A poetic name for the United States. The capital of South Carolina. A river in the Pacific Northwest. Also a brand name.

“The District of Columbia is home to the nation's capital.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

co·lum·bi·a

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Wordle

Contains 'colum' with '-bia' ending; similar to Colombia

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; proper noun, typically not allowed

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Words you can make from Columbia

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