monument

noun
UK: /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/
US: /ˈmɑːnjəmənt/

  1. A structure built to honor a person or event.

    1. This monument marks the spot where the battle happened.
    2. The war monument stands as a reminder of past conflicts and sacrifices.

  2. A lasting, important example of something.

    1. The invention of the telephone is a monument to human ingenuity.
    2. Shakespeare's plays are a monument to the power of the English language and theatre.

Synonyms

landmark shrine testament tribute memorial
monument transitive-verb

  1. To treat as a monument; to commemorate.

    1. The city decided to monument the old tree by building a fence around it.
    2. They plan to monument the historical significance of the building by restoring it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "monument" in English means: A structure built to honor a person or event., A lasting, important example of something..

The phonetic transcription of "monument" is /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ in British English and /ˈmɑːnjəmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "monument": landmark, shrine, testament, tribute, memorial.

Example usage of "monument": "This monument marks the spot where the battle happened.". More examples on the page.