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Topic: Places

landmark

IPA: /ˈlændmɑrk/

KK: /ˈlændmɑrk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very important or significant, often marking a turning point or a major event.

Example: The landmark decision changed the course of history.

noun

Definition: A notable building or site that has historical importance, often preserved by government authorities, or a significant feature in a landscape that helps identify a location.

Example: The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris that attracts millions of visitors each year.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially recognize something as a significant or historical site.

Example: The city decided to landmark the old theater to preserve its history.

laneway

IPA: /ˈleɪnweɪ/

KK: /ˈleɪnweɪ/

noun

Definition: A small, narrow road or path, often found in urban areas, that is usually not meant for heavy traffic.

Example: The children played in the laneway behind their house.

langley

IPA: /ˈlæŋli/

KK: /ˈlæŋli/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for solar radiation, equal to one gram calorie per square centimeter of irradiated surface.

Example: The langley is often used in meteorology to quantify solar energy received by a surface.

lantern

IPA: /ˈlæntərn/

KK: /ˈlæntərn/

noun

Definition: A container that holds a light, usually with transparent sides, and can be carried or hung up.

Example: We lit the lantern and placed it on the table for a cozy atmosphere.

lavatory

IPA: /ˈlævəˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈlævəˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A room or space that contains a toilet and often a sink for washing hands.

Example: Please wash your hands after using the lavatory.

ledge

IPA: /lɛdʒ/

KK: /lɛdʒ/

noun

Definition: A narrow shelf or projection on a wall, cliff, or rock surface.

Example: He carefully walked along the ledge to get a better view of the valley below.

letterbox

IPA: /ˈlɛtəˌbɒks/

KK: /ˈlɛtərˌbɑks/

noun

Definition: A box, usually mounted on a wall or post, where letters and packages are delivered by the mail carrier.

Example: I checked the letterbox for any mail after returning home.

transitive verb

Definition: To present a film in a specific format that shows black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, making the image wider.

Example: The director decided to letterbox the movie to give it a more cinematic look.

library

IPA: /ˈlaɪbrəri/

KK: /ˈlaɪˌbrɛri/

noun

Definition: A place where books, magazines, and other materials are kept for people to read, borrow, or study.

Example: I went to the library to find a book for my research project.

lichgate

IPA: /ˈlɪtʃɡeɪt/

KK: /lɪtʃɡeɪt/

noun

Definition: A structure, often found at the entrance of a churchyard, that provides shelter for a coffin or mourners during a funeral.

Example: The funeral procession paused under the lichgate to shield themselves from the rain.

lido

IPA: /ˈliːdoʊ/

KK: /ˈliːdoʊ/

noun

Definition: A place by the sea or a pool where people can swim and enjoy water activities.

Example: We spent the afternoon relaxing at the lido, enjoying the sun and swimming in the water.

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