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

  • (..) and replaced by a giant inflatable replica. There is panic throughout the globe as countries and citizens try to protect their beloved landmarks. Law enforcement still has no leads, leaving everyone to wonder, which of the world's villains is responsible (..)
    2010 Despicable Me