Columbus Definition
- 1a city in the US state of Ohio
- 2Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer who discovered America in 1492
Using Columbus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "Columbus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I have never been to Columbus, Ohio.
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Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October in the United States.
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Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America.
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Summary: Columbus in Brief
The term 'Columbus' [kəˈlʌmbəs] has two main meanings. It can refer to a city in the US state of Ohio, or to Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who discovered America in 1492. Examples include 'I have never been to Columbus, Ohio.' and 'Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America.'
