What is another word for column?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒlʌm] (IPA) 
A 'column' is defined as a vertical pillar that supports a structure such as a building or a monument. However, the word 'column' has numerous synonyms that convey different meanings and eases the communication process in various contexts. Some of these synonyms include 'columnist,' which refers to an author or writer who writes for a newspaper or magazine. 'Post' is another synonym that implies a support pillar found on the side of a road or a fence. 'Pillar' is also a synonym for column that represents something that provides support. Finally, 'op-ed' is a synonym that refers to a section of the newspaper that carries opinions of writers, while 'taper' is a synonum used in architecture to refer to a column' gradual reduction in width from its base to its top.
