landmark

Definitions

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.

An event, discovery, or change that marks a turning point or a significant stage in the development of something.

Examples

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris that attracts millions of visitors every year.

The signing of the peace treaty was a major landmark in the history of the two nations.

Synonyms

milestone turning point monument feature beacon watershed moment signpost

Antonyms

insignificant detail minor event nonentity trifle unimportant point obscurity