national monument
noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation
Examples of national monument in a Sentence
the Statue of Liberty National Monument
Recent Examples on the Web
That door would be closed under either Wyden’s legislation or as a national monument.
—
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024
This bill aims to designate the Greenwood neighborhood as a national monument, ensuring the preservation of its historical significance through the support of the National Park Service.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for national monument 
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024
This bill aims to designate the Greenwood neighborhood as a national monument, ensuring the preservation of its historical significance through the support of the National Park Service.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for national monument
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'national monument.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near national monument
Cite this Entry
“National monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20monument. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share