landmarkland‧mark /ˈlændmɑːk $ -mɑːrk/ ●○○ noun [countable] 
One of Belfast’s most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor Hall, has been demolished.2one of the most important events, changes, or discoveries that influences someone or something: The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the history of medicine.landmark decision/case/ruling The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in January 2001.COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + landmarka famous/well-known landmark· The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous landmark in Paris.a historic landmark· Rome is crammed with historic landmarks such as the Colosseum.a prominent landmark (=one that is very noticeable)· The castle sits on a hill above the town and is a prominent landmark.a familiar landmark· It was so dark we could not see any familiar landmarks.a local landmark· This oddly shaped rock is a well-known local landmark.a major/significant landmark (=an important one)· From Parliament Hill, you can see most of London's major landmarks.a London/New York/Paris etc landmark· Buckingham Palace is a London Landmark.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a landmark court victory
- Getting my first part in a movie was a major landmark in my life.
- The Washington Monument is a popular historical landmark.
- This new drug is a landmark in the treatment of cancer.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that is important
something that is important has a big effect on people's lives and on the way things will happen: · Next Thursday's game is very important - if Italy lose they will be out of the World Cup.· I have an important announcement to make, so please listen carefully.· She didn't realize how important schoolwork was until it was too late.
one of the most important or serious things - use this especially when there is a small number of very important things, but a larger number of less important things: · Smoking is a major cause of heart disease· All the world's major sporting events can be seen on HHS TV.· It's the chief executive who makes all the major decisions.
: big decision/event/occasion/day etc an important decision, event etc, especially one that will influence or affect the rest of your life: · This is a big decision - you'll have to give me time to think.· Graduation Day is one of those big occasions when everyone wants a souvenir photograph.the big day especially spoken (=a very important day in someone's life): · I hear you're getting married - when's the big day?
: key role/factor/issue etc someone or something that has an extremely important effect on the way something develops: · Education is likely to be a key issue in the forthcoming election.· The key person in this project will be the design manager.· He held a key position in the Bush administration.
important enough to be noticed and considered and to make a difference to a situation: · There has been a significant change in people's attitude to the environment.· Winning the award was a significant achievement.· a significant new discovery, which will improve our understanding of the AIDS virus
important: of some/great/major etc importance: · This battle was of great importance.· They suddenly became silent, listening as if what he said was of the greatest importance.of no/not of any importance: · Nothing of any importance was agreed at their meeting.
a historic event, moment etc is remembered as a part of history because it brings important changes that affect a situation for a long time: · the historic moment when Nelson Mandela was released from prison· In his book, Churchill describes that historic first meeting with Roosevelt.
: momentous event/decision/occasion etc something that is very important because it has a very great effect or influence on future events: · At this point William made a momentous decision -- he resigned from his job and joined the army.· The revolution taking place in eastern Europe must be counted as one of the most momentous events of this century.
a time or situation that is critical is extremely important and possibly dangerous because your future will depend on what happens or is decided at that time: · These accusations came at a critical phase in the negotiations.critical for: · The next few months could be critical for the whole mining industry.
an important time or event in someone's life, in history, in the development of knowledge etc, especially one that is the beginning of great improvements: · Getting my first part in a movie was a major landmark in my life.· This new drug is a landmark in the treatment of cancer.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYADJECTIVES/NOUN + landmark The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark (=a famous place or building that is easy to recognize).COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
1something that is easy to recognize, such as a tall tree or building, and that helps you know where you are: · The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous landmark in Paris.
· Rome is crammed with historic landmarks such as the Colosseum.
(=one that is very noticeable)· The castle sits on a hill above the town and is a prominent landmark.
· It was so dark we could not see any familiar landmarks.
· This oddly shaped rock is a well-known local landmark.
(=an important one)· From Parliament Hill, you can see most of London's major landmarks.
· Buckingham Palace is a London Landmark.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=one that established a principle for the first time)· a landmark case about copyright protection for computer software
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark (=a famous place or building that is easy to recognize).· Shops were dark, cold and uninviting. Familiar landmarks, like the neons of theatres and cinemas, disappeared.· In the movie business, such voyages are usually package tours -- rushed itineraries, familiar landmarks, superficial observations.· Hospital goes: A familiar landmark in Hartlepool has been reduced to a pile of rubble by bulldozers.· The awkward biped stood and looked out over the tops of the grass at a landscape empty of familiar landmarks.· For older people, the familiar landmarks of their lives have been bulldozed, leaving them bewildered and uncertain.· He looked down at London, searching for the tall familiar landmark, his eyes glazed but still seeing.· They were further into the forest than she had ever been before. Familiar landmarks had already disappeared.· A popular rendezvous and a familiar landmark with its prominent clock tower.
· His move secures the 14 jobs at the site and keeps the famous A3 landmark alive.· The island looms larger until we sight its famous landmark, the Abbey - grey, formidable, not at all picturesque.· What famous landmarks will you pass?· For he is responsible for maintaining the sophisticated plumbing system inside the famous landmark.· The century-old tower, one of Middlesbrough's most famous landmarks, is crumbling and needs more than £40,000-worth of repair work.· Read in studio One of the region's most famous landmarks is celebrating its five hundredth birthday.
· Our man at the Yard Historic landmark buildings loom large in Geoff Lewry's life.· They organized quickly, and had the Tiradito Wishing Shrine declared a national historic landmark.· Nelson, historic landmarks from the early days of the fur-trader, the gold miner and the explorer.· It would neither be the subject of uninformed scandal, nor slated to become a national historic landmark in our city.· Washington the home town and Washington the historic landmark are physically the same but logistically, legally and pragmatically separate entities.
· To a sports fanatic like me, the Maracana would be as important a landmark as Sugar Loaf Mountain.· The next important landmark comes with a 7.6 % swing.· The birth of a child is an important landmark in the lives of all concerned.· The total project cost was over £1.5 million - money well spent to secure the future of this important Paisley landmark.
· Another listed building is the fine windmill which stands on the hill above the village and makes an outstanding local landmark.· Downtown News editorial staff a behind-the-scenes look at what will be a major new local landmark.· Learned local landmarks are a feasible means to navigation in a local, familiar area.· Select a local landmark on a 250,000 scale map and draw in the correct quadrant.· It is owned by the National Trust and is a permanent local landmark.
· Many of these are major landmarks rising high above surrounding houses, but often they are far too large for present congregations.· Downtown News editorial staff a behind-the-scenes look at what will be a major new local landmark.· The major landmark is, perhaps, the foundation of the Royal Society of London in 1660.· They lounge outside the major landmarks including the entrances to the parliament building.
· Downtown News editorial staff a behind-the-scenes look at what will be a major new local landmark.
NOUN· In a landmark decision, the U. S. Supreme Court disagreed.
VERB· It has become a landmark not only for Palomar College but also for pilots using Palomar-McClellan Airport.· It would neither be the subject of uninformed scandal, nor slated to become a national historic landmark in our city.
One of Belfast’s most famous landmarks, the Grosvenor Hall, has been demolished.2one of the most important events, changes, or discoveries that influences someone or something: The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the history of medicine.landmark decision/case/ruling The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in January 2001.COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + landmarka famous/well-known landmark· The Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous landmark in Paris.a historic landmark· Rome is crammed with historic landmarks such as the Colosseum.a prominent landmark (=one that is very noticeable)· The castle sits on a hill above the town and is a prominent landmark.a familiar landmark· It was so dark we could not see any familiar landmarks.a local landmark· This oddly shaped rock is a well-known local landmark.a major/significant landmark (=an important one)· From Parliament Hill, you can see most of London's major landmarks.a London/New York/Paris etc landmark· Buckingham Palace is a London Landmark.