Great Wall of China

American  

noun

1. a system of fortified walls with a roadway along the top, constructed as a defense for China against the nomads of the regions that are now Mongolia and Manchuria: completed in the 3rd century b.c., but later repeatedly modified and rebuilt. 2,000 miles (3,220 km) long.

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Great Wall of China British  

noun

1. a defensive wall in N China, extending from W Gansu to the Gulf of Liaodong: constructed in the 3rd century _bc as a defence against the Mongols; substantially rebuilt in the 15th century. Length: over 2400 km (1500 miles). Average height: 6 m (20 ft). Average width: 6 m (20 ft)

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Great Wall of China Cultural  

1. A stone wall extending for fifteen hundred miles across northern China. Built to defend the Chinese border in ancient times, it has become a favorite destination for visitors to the country.

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Great Wall of China

Lululemon didn’t help itself when it mistakenly brought out Japanese drums at a brand event in May at the Great Wall of China, triggering a wave of nationalist anger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

They’d loved hiking the Great Wall of China and participating in 150-mile bike rides, and had shored up their finances to retire early.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Her mum made many hiking trips from Kilimanjaro and the Great Wall of China to the West Highland Way, often raising money for charity.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

Lion and dragon dancers perform on the Great Wall of China, in Badaling, to entertain visitors who have come to enjoy the illuminated monument during the Year of the Horse celebrations.

From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026

Forget shutters, if I could put the Great Wall of China around him and me, I would.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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