Landmark

/ˈlændmɑːk/ · noun

Meaning

(historical) An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree)..

Definitions by Sense

1. (historical) An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).
2. A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
3. A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
4. (figurative, also attributive) A major event or discovery.
5. (US) To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.

Example Sentences

Anyone have any weird landmarks they often remember seeing along roads in the olden days?

Founded in 1876 by disheartened gold prospectors, today downtown Rapid City is a mix of historic landmarks such as the 1928 Hotel Alex Johnson and the 1912 Elks Theatre, along with restaurants, coffee shops, specialty stores, boutiques and art galleries that reflect the busy modern city.

an important landmark in human history

a landmark paper in neurosurgery

a landmark ruling/case

He called the overthrow of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and the recent elections in Afghanistan landmark events in the history of liberty.

Leicester closed out the win to spark emotional scenes as those inside Wembley rejoiced in a landmark victory.

St Mary's Church stands on the north side of the village, a building of flint and stone with a 140 ft high steeple that landmarks one of the most beautiful churches in Suffolk.

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Word Forms

• landmarks
• land-mark
• land mark
• landmarking
• landmarked

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