landmark
noun
a prominent or conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide, especially to ships at sea or to travelers on a road; a distinguishing landscape feature marking a site or location.
landmarks
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pluralof landmark.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Now, those local landmarks are recognized by millions of viewers worldwide.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The disruption was especially pronounced when participants navigated without permanent landmarks.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Arabic texts as far back as the 15th century codified the discipline of navigation, though ship captains sailed the reefs from memory, using poems rather than maps to recall notable landmarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The clifftop structure, described as one of the town's "most recognisable and significant landmarks", is in need of replacement due to deterioration.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
She had drawn a trail—all twists and turns and clearly identified landmarks.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
