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landmark

noun

land·​mark ˈland-ˌmärk How to pronounce landmark (audio)
1
: an object (such as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land
2
a
: a conspicuous object on land that marks a locality
b
: an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures
3
: an event or development that marks a turning point or a stage
4
: a structure (such as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest
especially : one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation

Example Sentences

The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco. The battlefield is a national historical landmark. The moon landing is a landmark in space exploration. The decision was a landmark in legal history.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of landmark was before the 12th century

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