English · Word Candidate

landmark

/ˈlændmɑːk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: landmarks · landmarking · landmarked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation.

Noun

Examples

Anyone have any weird landmarks they often remember seeing along roads in the olden days?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To officially designate a site or building as a landmark.

VerbRegister: US

Examples

St Mary's Church stands on the north side of the village, a building of flint and stone with a 140 ft high steeple that landmarks one of the most beautiful churches in Suffolk.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “landmark” mean?

An object that marks the boundary of a piece of land (usually a stone, or a tree).

Is “landmark” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.