noun
landmark
LAND-mahk
noun
1
A building, monument, or natural feature that is easily recognized and often used for navigation or as a symbol of a place.
"The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world."
"Turn left at the old clock tower — it's a useful landmark."
2
An event or achievement considered highly significant, especially one that marks a turning point.
"The court's ruling was a landmark decision for civil rights."
How to Use Landmark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known place people use to find their way, or a hugely important event or moment.
Common pairings
historic landmark
landmark decision
landmark ruling
Word Forms
landmarked past tense, landmarks plural, landmarks singular
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Etymology
From Old English landmearc, "boundary marker," from land + mark.