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

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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It’s regarded as a landmark in his musical odyssey and a source of inspiration for a generation of artists and musicians. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 But one thing is for sure: The city has a brand-new cultural landmark on its hands, and that’s exciting. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024 These take you worldwide, though don’t expect to recognize any landmarks–it’s mainly spread between Iraq and Kuwait, the U.S., and the fictional Mediterranean destination of Avalon. Matt Gardner, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Dior joins the ranks of luxury brands backing the renovation of Italian landmarks. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for landmark 

Word History

First Known Use

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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landmark. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

landmark

noun
land·​mark ˈlan(d)-ˌmärk How to pronounce landmark (audio)
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 How to pronounce landmark (audio)
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

Legal Definition

landmark

noun
land·​mark
often attributive
1
: an object (as a stone or tree) that marks a boundary of land
2
: an event or development that marks a turning point or stage
a landmark decision
3
: a structure (as a building) of unusual historical or aesthetic interest
especially : one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation

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