Washington Monument

1. A structure on the Washington Mall, over five hundred feet tall, built in the nineteenth century in honor of George Washington. In shape it is an obelisk — a four-sided shaft with a pyramid at the top.

Example Sentences

As an obelisk, the Washington Monument serves as a reminder of Rome’s victory over Egypt.

From Salon

A man road a bicycle along 14th Street near the Washington Monument holding up a large sign calling the president a “creep” and “unfit” — among other things.

From Los Angeles Times

The Washington Monument, which towers over the nation's capital, is seen in the background.

From BBC

A small group of Trump supporters were at the Washington Monument on Saturday.

From BBC

In front of the Washington Monument, hundreds of local residents gathered at a local park for a snowball fight, a now 15-year-old tradition.

From BBC