📍landmark

noun
/ˈlændmɑːrk/

Meaning

A recognizable object or structure that serves as a point of reference, or an event marking an important stage.
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example Sentences

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

Example Expressions

landmark decision

Synonyms

milestone, monument, marker, signpost, reference point, breakthrough
Entry 1
milestone, monument, marker, signpost, reference point
Entry 2
milestone, breakthrough

Antonyms

insignificance, triviality, negligibility
Entry 1
insignificance, triviality
Entry 2
negligibility, insignificance

Collocations

historic landmark, cultural landmark, city landmark, national landmark

More Example Sentences

That building is referred to as a landmark.

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