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

In its suit, the nonprofit said the dark color of the pool's basin "creates the sweeping mirror image of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument that millions of visitors experience every year."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

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

As an obelisk, the Washington Monument serves as a reminder of Rome’s victory over Egypt.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2025

Even though it was a muggy summer day in Washington, DC, people filled the wide, tree-lined lawn that stretched from the Capitol Building to the Washington Monument in the distance.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz