Column — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkä-ləm/ col·umn

Meaning & Definition of Column

Column (noun)

  1. a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page
  2. one of two or more vertical sections of a printed page separated by a rule or blank space
  3. an accumulation arranged vertically, stack

Column (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a series of persons or things arranged one behind another

    "a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill"

    similar: cue, file, line, queue, range, string, train
    related: echelon, rank, row, tier, chain, progression, sequence, succession, array

  2. an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure

    "engraved columns supported the arch on either side"

    similar: pier, pilaster, pillar, post, stanchion
    related: caryatid, pedestal, buttress, flying buttress, needle, obelisk, pile, piling

Related Entry: Spinal column (noun)

Spinal column is a different word from Column. The synonyms below are for spinal column, not for column.

  1. a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal

    "a diagram of the spinal column"

    similar: backbone, chine, spine, vertebral column
    related: back, spinal cord, vertebra

Related Entry: Vertebral column (noun)

Vertebral column is a different word from Column. The synonyms below are for vertebral column, not for column.

  1. a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal

    "carefully reconstructed the vertebral column of the dinosaur"

    similar: backbone, chine, spinal column, spine
    related: back, spinal cord, vertebra

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Column

The most common words with a similar meaning to Column:

cue, file, line, queue, range, string, train, pier, pilaster, pillar, post, stanchion

Related Words for Column

echelon, rank, row, tier, chain, progression, sequence, succession, array, caryatid, pedestal, buttress, flying buttress, needle, obelisk, pile, piling

Word Forms of Column

Derived words: columned (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Column

Middle English columne, from Anglo-French columpne, from Latin columna, from columen top; akin to Latin collis hill hill

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Column

Words & Phrases Containing Column

agony column, fifth column, lally column, spinal column, steering column, vertebral column, water column, advice column, the personal column

Frequently Asked Questions about Column

What does "Column" mean?

"Column" means a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page. As a noun, it is defined as: a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Column"?

Other words for "Column" include cue, file, line, queue, range, string, train and pier. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Column" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Column"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Column". Common alternatives include cue, file, line, queue, range, string, train, pier, pilaster and pillar.

How do you use "Column" in a sentence?

Examples of "Column" in a sentence: "a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill"; "engraved columns supported the arch on either side".

Is "Column" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Column" is a noun.

Is "Column" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Column" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Column"?

"Column" is pronounced /ˈkä-ləm/ and divided into syllables as col·umn.

What is the origin of the word "Column"?

"Column" comes from Middle English columne, from Anglo-French columpne, from Latin columna, from columen top; akin to Latin collis hill hill. First known use: 15th century.