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- Dictionaryland·mark/ˈlan(d)ˌmärk/
noun
- 1. an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location: "the spire was once a landmark for ships sailing up the river" Similar
- 2. an event, discovery, or change marking an important stage or turning point in something: "the birth of a child is an important landmark in the lives of all concerned" Similar
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The meaning of LANDMARK is an object (such as a stone or tree) that marks the boundary of land. How to use landmark in a sentence.
a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are: The Rock of Gibraltar is one of Europe's most famous landmarks. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Buildings in general. -bedroomed. beach hut. building. bunkhouse. campanile. facility. four-square. geodesic dome. half-timbered. heritage
Landmark definition: a prominent or conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide, especially to ships at sea or to travelers on a road; a distinguishing landscape feature marking a site or location. See examples of LANDMARK used in a sentence.
A landmark is anything that helps you know where you are — in space, in time, in history. If you’re sailing from Europe to New York, the Statue of Liberty will be the landmark that lets you know you’re in the right port.
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape. "the church steeple provided a convenient landmark" landmark, turning point, watershed noun. an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend. "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
A landmark is a building or feature which is easily noticed and can be used to judge your position or the position of other buildings or features.
landmark. (ˈlændˌmɑːk) n. 1. a prominent or well-known object in or feature of a particular landscape. 2. an important or unique decision, event, fact, discovery, etc. 3. a boundary marker or signpost.
To designate (a building, site, etc.) as a landmark, esp. an official historic landmark.
landmark (in something) an event, a discovery, an invention, etc. that marks an important stage in something synonym milestone. The ceasefire was seen as a major landmark in the fight against terrorism. The magazine's 150th anniversary was an important publishing landmark.
a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved synonym monument. See landmark in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: landmark. Definition of landmark noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
