C1noun 5K

Landmark

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlændmɑːk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlændmɑːrk/"]/

Meaning of Landmark

something, such as a large building, that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are

In simple words: An important or famous place or building.

Landmark in a sentence

• The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
• That old oak tree has been a landmark for hikers in the forest.
• Crossing the river was a landmark moment in their journey.
• The court ruling was a landmark decision in constitutional law.
• When they reached the landmark on the map, they knew they were close to their destination.
• The towering statue serves as a landmark visible from miles away.
• Her discovery was considered a landmark in medical research.

How to use Landmark

Use 'landmark' to refer to well-known places like the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. However, avoid using it to describe less significant places.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'landmark' as a signpost on the journey of your travels.

Related words

Collocations with Landmark

• distinctive
• prominent
• famous
• recognize
• designate something
• building
• status
• landmark for
• great
• important
• major
• be
• represent
• decision
• legislation
• ruling
• landmark in
• distinctive
• prominent
• famous
• recognize
• designate something
• building
• status
• landmark for

Synonyms for Landmark

• milestone
• monument

Opposites of Landmark

• obscurity
• commonness
• unknown

Common mistakes with Landmark

• Confused with 'site' - 'site' refers to a location more generally.
• Using 'landmark' in plural when describing a single famous place.
• Mixing up 'landmark' with 'milestone', which means an important event in a process.

Frequently asked questions about Landmark

What does Landmark mean?

An important or famous place or building.

What is the definition of Landmark?

something, such as a large building, that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are

How do you use Landmark in a sentence?

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

Can you give another example of Landmark?

That old oak tree has been a landmark for hikers in the forest.

What are synonyms for Landmark?

Common alternatives include milestone, monument.

What is the opposite of Landmark?

Opposite meanings include obscurity, commonness, unknown.

What words go with Landmark?

It commonly pairs with distinctive, prominent, famous, recognize, designate something, building, status, landmark for, great, important, major, be, represent, decision, legislation, ruling, landmark in, distinctive, prominent, famous, recognize, designate something, building, status, landmark for.

What are common mistakes when using Landmark?

Confused with 'site' - 'site' refers to a location more generally. Using 'landmark' in plural when describing a single famous place. Mixing up 'landmark' with 'milestone', which means an important event in a process.

How do you pronounce Landmark?

US: /["/ˈlændmɑːrk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlændmɑːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Landmark?

Use 'landmark' to refer to well-known places like the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. However, avoid using it to describe less significant places.

What CEFR level is Landmark?

"Landmark" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.