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
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Located in central Idaho, the national monument became an International Dark Sky Park in 2017, meaning travelers flock to see the night sky here. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 The state offers several national monuments outside of the official parks as well. Brooke Baitinger september 25, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025 The evening includes pre-dinner champagne, a six-person private dinner hosted by Tan and a private tour at Singapore's National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments, according to Sotheby's. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 Besides the six-person meal, the successful bidder will also join Tan and her husband on a private tour at the National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments. Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for national monument

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of national monument was in 1879

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“National monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20monument. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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national monument

noun
: a place of historic, scenic, or scientific interest set aside for preservation usually by presidential proclamation

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