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History & Social Studies · Grades 1–2

Landmark

noun

An important building, place, or event that helps people understand history.

Example Sentences

"The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark in New York Harbor."

"The old schoolhouse is a historical landmark in our town."

Synonyms & Related Terms

monumentsite

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember landmark, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.