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landmark

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

land·mark

noun \-ˌmärk\

Definition of LANDMARK

1
: an object (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 (as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest; especially : one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation

Examples of LANDMARK

  1. The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco.
  2. The battlefield is a national historical landmark.
  3. The moon landing is a landmark in space exploration.
  4. The decision was a landmark in legal history.

First Known Use of LANDMARK

before 12th century

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