washington monument

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washington monument

The Washington Monument stands tall on the National Mall.

Definition

Noun: 1. A commemorative stone obelisk: The Washington Monument is a large, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a pyramidal point, built as a memorial. 2. A specific national monument: It is the prominent obelisk located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States, dedicated to honoring George Washington, the first president of the United States. 3. An architectural structure: It is known for being one of the world's tallest predominantly stone structures and the world's tallest obelisk, with a stated height of 555 feet (169 meters).

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Washington Monument is an iconic symbol of the nation's capital.
    • From the top of the Washington Monument, you can see a panoramic view of the city.
    • The construction of the Washington Monument began in 1848 but was not completed until 1884.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Monument": When the context is clearly Washington, D.C., it is often referred to simply as "the Monument."
    • We walked from the Lincoln Memorial to the Monument.
Variants and Related Words
  • Obelisk (n): A tall, four-sided stone pillar with a pyramidal top. The Washington Monument is a specific example of an obelisk.
  • Memorial (n): A structure built to remind people of a person or event. The Washington Monument is a memorial to George Washington.
  • Landmark (n): A prominent or easily recognizable object in a landscape. The Washington Monument is a major landmark in Washington, D.C.
Synonyms
  • Memorial to George Washington: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its purpose.
  • The National Monument: A general term, but often used in context to refer to it.
Related Phrases
  • To visit the Washington Monument: The common phrase for going to see it as a tourist or visitor.
    • Every tourist should visit the Washington Monument.
  • The base of the Washington Monument: Refers to the bottom section or the grounds immediately surrounding it.
    • We met at the base of the Washington Monument.
washington monument

The Washington Monument stands tall on the National Mall.

Noun
  1. a stone obelisk built in Washington in 1884 to honor George Washington; 555 feet tall

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