land·mark

land·mark
/ˈlændˌmɑɚk/ noun, pl -marks [count]
1 a : an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize

The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous/familiar landmark in San Francisco.

1 b US : a building or place that was important in history

The battlefield is a national historical landmark.

2 : a very important event or achievement

The moon landing is a landmark in space exploration.

The decision/ruling was a landmark in legal history.

— often used before another noun

a landmark legal case

a landmark court decision

a landmark discovery


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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