Word: landmark (noun)

Associations

A landmark is an important or easily recognized object or place, often used as a point of reference.

• A famous building like the Eiffel Tower is a landmark in Paris. People use it to know where they are.
• In history, a "landmark decision" means an important choice that changes things a lot.
• When traveling, you might say, "Look at that big church! It's a landmark."

Synonym: "milestone" can also mean an important event, but it is more often used for progress or time, not physical places.

Substitution

Instead of "landmark," you could say:

• "monument" (usually a statue or structure built to remember something)
• "iconic site" (a place well known and symbolic)
• "milestone" (for important events or achievements, less for places)

Deconstruction

The word "landmark" is made of two parts:

• "land" – meaning the ground or area of earth.
• "mark" – meaning a sign or something that shows a place.

Together, "landmark" means a mark on the land, something easy to see or remember.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a landmark near your home or city?
• Why do you think people use landmarks when giving directions?
• Have you ever visited a place that you think is a landmark? Why?