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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The National, Autograph Hotel Located in what was once the 1932 First National Center, The National is a historic landmark that once served as a banking hall.
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Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Created by a Benedictine monk with a serious eye for detail, this whimsical stop features 125 tiny, handcrafted replicas of famous historic landmarks, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery, St. Bernard Abbey.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Sitting at the foot of the pier, seafood restaurant Benny’s on the Beach has been a local landmark for nearly 40 years — which is being celebrated with a new house beer.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Historical significance: The Sears store, a landmark since 1954, has been popular with locals and tourists over the years.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
Created by a Benedictine monk with a serious eye for detail, this whimsical stop features 125 tiny, handcrafted replicas of famous historic landmarks, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery, St. Bernard Abbey.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Sitting at the foot of the pier, seafood restaurant Benny’s on the Beach has been a local landmark for nearly 40 years — which is being celebrated with a new house beer.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Historical significance: The Sears store, a landmark since 1954, has been popular with locals and tourists over the years.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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“Landmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landmark. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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