landmark
noun
land·mark
ˈland-ˌmärk 
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
Examples of landmark in a Sentence
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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Like, who really knew of Jonathan Pryce before Richard Eyre directed him in the landmark production of Hamlet at the Royal Court in 1980?
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Looking high in the south-southeast — almost overhead — are the four bright stars that compose the Great Square of Pegasus, a landmark of the autumn sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Yes, the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Scottsdale are worth a visit, but for travelers willing to look beyond Arizona’s landmarks and cities, these towns offer a quieter kind of discovery, often paired with wide-open space and scenic views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
In 2023, after years of education and advocacy, the efforts were successful, and 49 buffalo were released at the base of Chief Mountain — a significant landmark for the Blackfeet people — near Glacier National Park in Montana.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025
Looking high in the south-southeast — almost overhead — are the four bright stars that compose the Great Square of Pegasus, a landmark of the autumn sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Yes, the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Scottsdale are worth a visit, but for travelers willing to look beyond Arizona’s landmarks and cities, these towns offer a quieter kind of discovery, often paired with wide-open space and scenic views.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
In 2023, after years of education and advocacy, the efforts were successful, and 49 buffalo were released at the base of Chief Mountain — a significant landmark for the Blackfeet people — near Glacier National Park in Montana.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for landmark
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landmark. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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landmark
noun
land·mark
ˈlan(d)-ˌmärk
1
: an object that marks the boundary of land
2
a
: a usually large object on land that is easy to see and can help a person find the way to a place near it
b
: an important building or monument
historical landmarks
3
: an event that marks a turning point
Medical Definition
landmark
noun
land·mark
-ˌmärk
1
: an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures (as in surgical procedures)
2
: a point on the body or skeleton from which anthropological measurements are taken
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