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Definition Foggy Bottom in American English

Foggy Bottom

It is called this because of the fog (=air with thick clouds that are difficult to see through) that often surrounds the buildings of the department.

1

an informal name for the U.S. State Department, the government department responsible for relations with foreign countries

Synonyms and related words
administration ATF BATF
2

the US Department of State

Example

Despite describing Pakistan as an "important counterterrorism partner," Foggy Bottom blames the country for harboring some hostile forces.

Definition Foggy Bottom in American English