Foggy Bottom

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɡi ˈbɑtəm/

Definitions of Foggy Bottom

noun a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., known for its government buildings and institutions

Example Sentences

A1 I visited Foggy Bottom last weekend.

A2 Foggy Bottom is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

B1 The Foggy Bottom metro station is a convenient stop for tourists.

B2 Many government buildings are located in Foggy Bottom.

C1 The history of Foggy Bottom dates back to the 18th century.

C2 Foggy Bottom is known for its prestigious universities and research institutions.

Examples of Foggy Bottom in a Sentence

formal Foggy Bottom is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. known for its historic significance.

informal Let's meet up at that new cafe in Foggy Bottom for lunch.

slang I heard the party is happening in Foggy Bottom tonight, wanna go?

figurative The decision was made at the highest level, in the Foggy Bottom of the organization.

Grammatical Forms of Foggy Bottom

• past tense: Foggy Bottomed
• plural: Foggy Bottoms
• comparative: Foggier Bottom
• superlative: Foggiest Bottom
• present tense: Foggy Bottoms
• future tense: will be Foggy Bottom
• perfect tense: have been Foggy Bottom
• continuous tense: is being Foggy Bottom
• singular: Foggy Bottom
• positive degree: Foggy Bottom
• infinitive: to Foggy Bottom
• gerund: Foggy Bottoming
• participle: Foggy Bottomed

Origin and Evolution of Foggy Bottom

First Known Use: 1768 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Foggy Bottom' originated from the fog that would settle over the low-lying marshy area along the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Foggy Bottom' has become synonymous with the neighborhood in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Department of State headquarters is located. It is no longer solely associated with the weather phenomenon of fog.