Washington Monument

1. A structure on the Washington Mall , over five hundred feet tall, built in the nineteenth century in honor of George Washington . In shape it is an obelisk — a four-sided shaft with a pyramid at the top.

Example Sentences

She camped out at the Washington Monument and drew little coverage.

From The Daily Beast

The Washington Monument had only gotten itself safe above high-water mark; and what there was of it was in danger of falling down.

From Project Gutenberg

A bomb dropped near the Washington Monument, sending up a huge spout of dust that veiled it from his eyes.

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