Landmark

Word LANDMARK
Character 8
Hyphenation land mark
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Landmark"

What do we mean by landmark?

A prominent identifying feature of a landscape. noun

A fixed marker, such as a concrete block, that indicates a boundary line. noun

An event marking an important stage of development or a turning point in history. noun

A building or site with historical significance, especially one marked for preservation by a municipal or national government. noun

Having great import or significance. adjective

To accord the status of a landmark to; declare to be a landmark. transitive verb

A boundary-mark to a tract of land; one of the fixed objects used to designate the limits of a farm, town, or other piece of territory, as monumental stones, marked trees, or ditches. noun

Any specific or prominent object marking a locality or historically associated with a locality; a hill, tree, house, or other feature of a landscape that may serve as a guide; especially, some object on land by which a locality may be recognized by persons at sea. noun

Figuratively, a distinguishing characteristic, variation, or event; that which marks a turning-point; something that serves to distinguish a particular period of time or point in progress or transition: as, the landmarks of science or history. noun

A mark to designate the boundary of land; any mark or fixed object (as a marked tree, a stone, a ditch, or a heap of stones) by which the limits of a farm, a town, or other portion of territory may be known and preserved. noun

Any conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide; some prominent object, as a hill or steeple. noun

A structure that has special significance, such as a building with historical associations noun

An event or accomplishment of great significance. Also used attributively, as a landmark court decision. noun

Important events by which eras or conditions are determined. noun

A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation. noun

A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance. noun

A major, important event. noun

To officially designate a site or building as a landmark. verb

An anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken noun

An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend noun

An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).

A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.

A major event or discovery.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Landmark

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The word "landmark" in example sentences

BANGKOK—Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he plans to dissolve the House of Representatives by Friday and call what he described as a landmark election for the Southeast Asian country, which has been plagued by deep and sometimes deadly political divisions. ❋ Leigh Murray (2011)

LOS ANGELES—After months of public battling, union and city leaders reached what they called a landmark deal Thursday that for the first time forced concessions from a coalition of city unions, and could shape other labor negotiations. ❋ Tamara Audi (2011)

Mr. Abhisit has said recently that he plans to dissolve the House of Representatives by Friday and call what he described as a landmark election for the Southeast Asian country, which has been plagued by deep and sometimes deadly political divisions. ❋ Dow Jones Newswires (2011)

Another landmark is the monument to the deer (symbol of the city). ❋ Unknown (2006)

But she said to me, nonetheless, they are laying the groundwork to eventually pass what they call landmark legislation. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The White House issuing a statement a short time ago praising what it termed a landmark agreement with North Korea to shut down its primary nuclear reactor and dismantle its program. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Congressman Tom Tancredo of Colorado, Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma today introduced what they called a landmark immigration reform bill. ❋ Unknown (2005)

"Few buildings in New York are more iconic, more beloved, and more worthy of the designation 'landmark' than the Puck Building," he said, "and thus any proposed changes must be held to the highest level of scrutiny." ❋ By DAVID W. DUNLAP (2011)

AFL has announced what it calls a landmark agreement to broadcast matches live into China. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The Cape Light Compact, which purchases electricity and provides energy efficiency programs for residents and businesses of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, is seeking 100 volunteer homeowners to participate in what it describes as a landmark energy efficiency pilot program. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Early in the session, the governor went the University of Missouri to tout what he called a landmark agreement with university leaders to keep tuition hikes at bay for a year as long as the Legislature approved stable higher education funding. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The TV campaign has been filmed in "landmark" Fuller's pubs across London and take a "wry and witty look at James's love of London Pride". ❋ Mark Sweney (2010)

Mauritanians head to the polls today in landmark presidential elections. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Cyclone, a city landmark, is poised to become the icon of the new incarnation of Coney Island, Luna Park, which opened last summer. ❋ Jonah Green (2010)

Schumer was referring to the landmark 2010 Supreme Court ruling that allowed corporations and unions to spend unlimited treasury money on campaigns. ❋ Paul Blumenthal (2012)

What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward? ❋ Unknown (2009)

That would necessitate the title change (Potsdamer Platz being a Berlin landmark) and considerably remove the story from the original inspiration. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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