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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Both a New York City landmark and a National Historic Landmark, the chateau-style property is now operated by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Structural damage has made the landmark St. Peter Church on Franklin Square unstable, and the cost of repairs would be prohibitive, church officials said Monday.
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The standard set in that landmark 1964 ruling has also been questioned by President Donald Trump and two conservative justices.
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Many of Boston’s streets, parks, and landmarks are named after white men.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Structural damage has made the landmark St. Peter Church on Franklin Square unstable, and the cost of repairs would be prohibitive, church officials said Monday.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
The standard set in that landmark 1964 ruling has also been questioned by President Donald Trump and two conservative justices.
—John Kruzel, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Many of Boston’s streets, parks, and landmarks are named after white men.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landmark. Accessed 31 Mar. 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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