Washington Monument

Cultural  

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.

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Example Sentences

The location itself was intentional in its significance, sandwiched between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, just steps away from the partially painted Reflecting Pool and within sight of the White House and Capitol.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Landmarks like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and indeed the Kennedy Center were all named after their deaths.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

Much of the discussion centered on East Potomac, which sits along the Potomac River with views of the Wharf, a new upscale development, and sightlines to the Washington Monument from nearly every hole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Within days, troops in fatigues and federal agents in marked jackets were stationed in neighborhoods, helicopters circling overhead, armored vehicles parked within view of the Washington Monument.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2025

“The US Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the White House. Did you know that plans for a monument started before Washington was elected president?”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas