1. a tall, vertical structure, typically cylindrical, used as a support or decoration in buildings
Usage: architecture
2. a vertical arrangement of items, especially numbers or text
3. a regular article or section in a newspaper or magazine
Usage: journalism

Examples

• The ancient Greek temple had marble columns supporting the roof.
• Add up the numbers in the first column.
• She writes a weekly column about local politics.
• A column of soldiers marched down the street.
• The spreadsheet has five columns and ten rows.
• The columnist discussed the election results.
• Tall columns of smoke rose from the factory.