Definition

Proper noun: * Lincoln Memorial: A national monument and memorial building located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. The building, designed in the form of a Greek Doric temple, contains a large seated marble statue of Lincoln.

Usage

• The Lincoln Memorial is a powerful symbol of unity and equality.
• Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
• Millions of tourists visit the Lincoln Memorial each year to see the statue of Abraham Lincoln.

Advanced Usage

• "at the Lincoln Memorial": Used to specify an event or action occurring at that location.
  • The ceremony was held at the Lincoln Memorial.
• Conceptually, the name can represent the ideals (like preserving the Union and emancipation) associated with Abraham Lincoln.
  • His speech evoked the principles enshrined in the Lincoln Memorial.

Variants and Related Words

• Memorial: (noun) A structure established to remind people of a person or event.
• Monument: (noun) A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.

Synonyms

• National monument
• Memorial site
• Commemorative structure

Related Phrases

• Reflecting Pool: The long pool leading from the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument, often mentioned in conjunction with it.
  • The view from the Lincoln Memorial across the Reflecting Pool is iconic.

Noun

1. memorial building in Washington containing a large marble statue of Abraham Lincoln