capitals
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈkæpətəɫz// UK //kˈæpɪtəlz// cap·i·tals
n. large letters like A, B, and C that you use at the start of a sentence or for a name. They are also the most important cities in a country where the government works.
n. uppercase letters used to begin sentences and proper names; also refers to the primary cities serving as seats of government for a country or region.
Please write your name in capitals on this form.
The teacher reminded the students to use capitals for the names of countries and cities in their essays.
While some modern poets experiment with lowercase text for artistic effect, standard formal writing requires capitals for all proper nouns and at the beginning of every new sentence.
Usage
Plural form of 'capital'. When referring to letters, often used in the phrase 'in capitals'.