landmark

Universal Words noun 1 something, such as a large building, that you can see clearly from a distance and that will help you to know where you are: The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark on the New York skyline. 2 ~ (in sth) an event, a discovery, an invention, etc. that marks an important stage in sth: The ceasefire was seen as a major landmark in the fight against terrorism. * a landmark decision / ruling in the courts 3 (especially AmE) a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved