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.

Noun

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