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Word List: Sights - list 2
- square, squares [skwɛə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- an open space in a town, not necessarily square in shape
- Example:
- The big story isn't about a cow wandering into the town square.
- Synonym(s):piazza, plaza
- market square, market squares [ˈmɑːkɪtskwɛə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- an open area in a town housing a public market, often on just one day per week
- Example:
- Did you visit the market square in the city centre?
- Synonym(s):marketplace
- monument, monuments
(noun) - Definition:
- a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; an important site owned by the community as a whole
- Example:
- There is a monument on the town green dedicated to the soldiers who died in World War I.
- statue, statues [ˈstæ.tʃuː]
(noun) - Definition:
- a three-dimensional work of art, usually of a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting
- Example:
- Do you know who is represented in this statue?
- fountain, fountains [ˈfaʊnt.ɪn]
(noun) - Definition:
- an artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure
- Example:
- I want to take a picture of the fountain.
- cathedral, cathedrals
(noun) - Definition:
- the principal church of a bishop's diocese which contains an episcopal throne
- Example:
- The cathedral is very impressive.
- gallery, galleries
(noun) - Definition:
- an institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of things
- Example:
- Have you seen the National Gallery of Art in Washington?
- art gallery, art galleries
(noun) - Definition:
- a room, group of rooms, or other space where works of art are placed on display, possibly for sale
- Example:
- I could spend hours at an art gallery.
- exhibition, exhibitions
(noun) - Definition:
- a large scale public showing of objects or products
- Example:
- She was especially interested in the exhibition of ancient jewels.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/private-life/travel-and-tourism/sights/list-2/
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