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monument

Pronunciation: [ˈmɒn.jʊ.ment]

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Learn how to use monument in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “history”

(noun) a structure built to honor or remember a person, event, or idea. Monuments can be statues, buildings, or memorials, and they help us remember important things from the past.

Example

The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument in Washington, D.C. that honors Abraham Lincoln.

Example

There is no monument in our town to remember the local heroes from history.

Example

What monument do you think is the most important in our country?

Context: “art”

(noun) a large, impressive structure that shows artistic design and craftsmanship. These monuments are often admired for their beauty and the skill it took to create them.

Example

The Taj Mahal is considered a stunning monument and attracts many tourists each year.

Example

The old building was not a monument; it was plain and not well cared for.

Example

Which monument do you find the most beautiful?

How to pronounce monument

Pronunciation: [ˈmɒn.jʊ.ment]

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