landmark — ozdic

Collocations

12

1

(noun.) feature of the landscape

ADJ

distinctive, prominent | famous, well-known

familiar

The old clock tower was a familiar landmark that helped visitors find their way through the city.

local | historic

VERB + LANDMARK

recognize

PREP

~ for

The old church on the hill serves as a landmark for hikers exploring the countryside.

2

(noun.) important stage in the development of sth

ADJ

great, important, major, significant

VERB + LANDMARK

be, represent

The invention of the internet was a major landmark in modern technology and communication.

LANDMARK + NOUN

decision, ruling

The court's landmark ruling changed how companies must treat their employees.

case

PREP

~ in

The invention of the smartphone was a major landmark in how people communicate today.

Definitions

noun

1

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

2

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

Anyone have any weird landmarks they often remember seeing along roads in the olden days?

3

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

Founded in 1876 by disheartened gold prospectors, today downtown Rapid City is a mix of historic landmarks such as the 1928 Hotel Alex Johnson and the 1912 Elks Theatre, along with restaurants, coffee shops, specialty stores, boutiques and art galleries that reflect the busy modern city.

4

A major event or discovery.

an important landmark in human history

a landmark paper in neurosurgery

verb

1

To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.

St Mary's Church stands on the north side of the village, a building of flint and stone with a 140 ft high steeple that landmarks one of the most beautiful churches in Suffolk.

“Permitted demolition or stripping rarely occurs on landmarked buildings,” she said. Ms. de Bourbon also noted that the city already requires the Buildings Department to hold permits for 40 days for “calendared” properties — those currently under landmarks consideration — so the commission has a chance to designate them.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an event marking a unique or important historical change of

watershed

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

Anyone have any weird landmarks they often remember seeing along roads in the olden days?

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02

Founded in 1876 by disheartened gold prospectors, today downtown Rapid City is a mix of historic landmarks such as the 1928 Hotel Alex Johnson and the 1912 Elks Theatre, along with restaurants, coffee

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03

an important landmark in human history

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04

St Mary's Church stands on the north side of the village, a building of flint and stone with a 140 ft high steeple that landmarks one of the most beautiful churches in Suffolk.

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05

“Permitted demolition or stripping rarely occurs on landmarked buildings,” she said. Ms. de Bourbon also noted that the city already requires the Buildings Department to hold permits for 40 days for “

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06

You can get in touch with me at Hotel Landmark.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, landmark is marked as figuratively, historical, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.