landmark (랜드-마크 (강세: 랜드)) — A prominent or well-known object or feature in a landscape that serves as a reference point
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A prominent or well-known object or feature in a landscape that serves as a reference point
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlændmɑːrk/
Korean meaning: 경계표, 랜드마크, 명소
Korean pronunciation: 랜드-마크 (강세: 랜드)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's house is right next to the big oak tree, which serves as a perfect landmark for pizza delivery guys.
- The signing of the peace treaty was a landmark moment in the country's history.
- Seoul's Namsan Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in South Korea.
landmark
NOUN//ˈlændmɑːrk//
A prominent or well-known object or feature in a landscape that serves as a reference point
Famous tower guides lost tourists
This landmark serves as both benchmark and watermark!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old English, combining 'land' (territory or ground) with 'mark' (a sign or boundary marker). The word has been used since medieval times to refer to conspicuous objects used for navigation and property demarcation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's house is right next to the big oak tree, which serves as a perfect landmark for pizza delivery guys.”
“The signing of the peace treaty was a landmark moment in the country's history.”
“Seoul's Namsan Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in South Korea.”
“The old McDonald's with the giant golden arches became an unofficial landmark for our neighborhood.”
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