Washingtonian
/ˌwɑʃɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/adjective, noun
Washingtonian is spelled W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N-I-A-N: 13 letters and 5 syllables. It appears about once in every 6 million words in written English, the 74,122nd most frequent word form (wordfreq, 2021 data). As an adjective, Washingtonian means “Of, or pertaining to, the U.S. state of Washington or its culture” (English Wiktionary, September 2026).
How many letters and syllables are in Washingtonian?
| Letters | 13: W-A-S-H-I-N-G-T-O-N-I-A-N |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 5 (from its American pronunciation) |
| In writing | about once in every 6 million words; the 74,122nd most frequent word form |
| Wrong spellings searched | none measured in search |
| Rhymes with |
Sources: letters and syllables from the English Wiktionary's hyphenation or pronunciation and the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary; written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media); rhymes and same-letter words are computed by PlainSpell from its own word list.
How common is Washingtonian?
Washingtonian appears about once in every 6 million words in written English, the 74,122nd most frequent word form in the list.
Source: written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How do you pronounce Washingtonian?
- UK /ˌwɒʃɪŋˈtəʊnɪ.ən/
- US /ˌwɑʃɪŋˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
Washingtonian has 5 syllables (counted from its American pronunciation in the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary).
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What rhymes with Washingtonian?
The 12 most written words on PlainSpell end in the same sounds as Washingtonian from its last stressed vowel (/oʊniən/):
- Estonian
- Macedonian
- Caledonian
- Devonian
- draconian
- amazonian
- hamiltonian
- newtonian
- Ionian
- Jeffersonian
- jacksonian
- Catalonian
Computed by PlainSpell from the pronunciations in the English Wiktionary (dump of September 2, 2026): a rhyme shares every sound from the last stressed vowel to the end; ordered by written frequency (wordfreq 3.1).
Forms of Washingtonian
- Washingtonians plural
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What does Washingtonian mean?
The meanings the English Wiktionary records, quoted as written there (source below).
adjective
- 1
Of, or pertaining to, the U.S. state of Washington or its culture.
His concern for the cause of environmental protection was very Washingtonian of him.
- 2
Of, or pertaining to, Washington, D.C., or its culture.
Good jazz music has long been held up as a hallmark of authentic Washingtonian culture.
- 3
Of, or pertaining to, the life, values, or presidential administration of George Washington.
noun
- 1
A native or resident of the state of Washington in the United States of America.
Any real Washingtonian will be quick to tell you that "Washington state" is a university.
- 2
An inhabitant or a resident of Washington, D.C.
Many a hardworking Washingtonian have expressed their frustrations at the influx of rich Marylanders moving into their city.
- 3
A member of the Washingtonian movement, a 19th-century sobriety support group.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
Where does Washingtonian come from?
From Washington + -ian.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).