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landmark

Definition

  • noun: an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize
  • noun: an object (as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: bench mark, bookmark, boundary

Examples

  • The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous/familiar 'landmark' in San Francisco.

  • The moon landing is a 'landmark' in space exploration.

  • The decision/ruling was a 'landmark' in legal history.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention for a moment? I would like to thank all of you for coming on... what I'm sure will be a landmark day for Apex Communications. Today... we begin official use... of a new generation of communication technology. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon