Landmark Meaning
/ˈlændmɑːk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).
nounA recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.
Sentence Examples
You can get in touch with me at Hotel Landmark.
I wish to know a landmark nearby so I can find my way there.
The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The Eiffel Tower is a famous ____ that stands 300 meters tall.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Eiffel Tower is a famous ____ in Paris that is visited by millions of tourists every single year.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English *landmark, from Old English landmearc (“boundary”), from Proto-West Germanic *landamarku (“boundary, landmark”). Equivalent to land + mark. Cognate with German Landmarke (“landmark”), Danish landemærke (“landmark”), Swedish landmärke (“landmark”), Norwegian landemerke (“landmark”) and Faroese landamark (“land frontier”). Compare also Middle English londes-mark (“boundary”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Anyone have any weird landmarks they often remember seeing along roads in the olden days?"
— 2005 January 22, misc.transport.road (Usenet):
"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."
— 2025 August 19, Tanya Manus, “‘Far more than just Mount Rushmore’: A closer look at Rapid City”, in CNN, archived from the original on 22 Aug 2025:
"He called the overthrow of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and the recent elections in Afghanistan landmark events in the history of liberty."
— 2005 January 19, “Bush thanks troops at gala event”, in CNN, archived from the original on 07 Jun 2019:
"Leicester closed out the win to spark emotional scenes as those inside Wembley rejoiced in a landmark victory."
— 2021 May 15, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 0-1 Leicester”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 16 May 2021:
"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."
— 1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 413, about Woolpit:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The Eiffel Tower is a famous ____ that stands 300 meters tall.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Eiffel Tower is a famous ____ in Paris that is visited by millions of tourists every single year.