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landmark

landmark

80 3.5
An easy to see object used to find or show a place
  • noun
  • /ˈlændˌmɑrk/
translation icon : punto de referencia
  • When giving directions, it helps to mention the old church as a key landmark.
  • a historic landmark
  • a natural landmark
  • local landmarks

Husband and wife who wrapped a bunch of iconic landmarks and buildings in fabric.

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Examples

  • Hardwood floors, the windows, Gramercy Park is right out there and it's a historical landmark.

  • Kiefer's works, although controversial, are now considered landmarks of post-war German art.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Then we find a landmark that is common to both the inside and the outside of the house.

  • To prevent any damage to this wonderful landmark...

  • But the theater's a landmark.

  • My store is a landmark in New Rochelle.

  • Now, if you don't know this landmark, this is the Golden Gate Bridge, and it's located in San Francisco.

  • The businesses in town served as key landmarks for other longtime residents.

    Academic text (2011)
  • This is the Aqueduct of Valenz, a landmark in modern Istanbul.

  • Our research reveals that these features include recognizable landmarks, places to socialize, and age-specific services.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

marker
vslandmark
86 1.0

An object placed to show a position, boundary or route

is more prominent and used as a general reference point
famous landmark
vslandmark
3 1.7

A well known place or building that many people recognize

is a prominent reference point without needing fame or cultural importance
local landmark
vslandmark
1 3.2

A famous place or building in a town that people easily recognize

is used as a reference across areas rather than only within one locality

Antonyms

33 7.4

A time when a person or thing is unknown and not noticed

Compounds

A well known place or building that many people recognize

A famous place or building in a town that people easily recognize

A famous statue people use as a clear place to meet

How Prominent

icon
117 3.9
monument
160 3.4
landmark
80 3.5
marker
86 1.0
feature
566 2.5

Surface Forms

landmark singular
landmarks plural

Morphology

landmark = land + mark (transparent) = land + mark

A straightforward compound whose meaning ('a prominent marker on the land') is directly derived from 'land' + 'mark'.

Etymology

Landmark comes from the simple parts land and mark, which together mean 'a mark on the land' used to show a place or boundary. So a landmark is a visible object you can use to find or describe a location.