Historical Sites

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noun underground cemetery consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses for graves

  • The catacombs beneath the city hold centuries worth of history and burial sites.
  • Let's explore the catacombs this weekend, it'll be an adventure!
  • I heard there's a secret party happening in the catacombs tonight.
  • His mind was like a maze of catacombs, filled with hidden memories and thoughts.

verb Past tense of the verb 'desert', meaning to abandon or leave behind

adjective Describes a place that has been abandoned or left empty

  • The deserted town appeared eerie in the moonlight.
  • We found a deserted beach to have a private picnic.
  • Let's sneak into that deserted building and explore.
  • Her heart felt deserted after the betrayal.

noun a prominent or well-known feature of a landscape

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  • The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
  • Hey, let's meet at that big landmark near the park.
  • That landmark is lit, we should take some pics there.
  • The discovery of penicillin was a landmark in the field of medicine.

noun a port city in eastern China, the largest city in the country

  • Shanghai is a bustling city in China known for its modern skyline and historic landmarks.
  • I'm planning a trip to Shanghai next month to explore the local cuisine.
  • Let's hit up Shanghai for some shopping and sightseeing.
  • His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, like the busy streets of Shanghai.

noun a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence

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  • The temple is a sacred place of worship in many religions.
  • Let's meet at the temple for the ceremony.
  • I heard the temple is lit on Friday nights.
  • Her body was a temple, carefully maintained and respected.

noun a place where animals go to drink water

  • The resort is known for its beautiful watering place where guests can relax and enjoy a refreshing swim.
  • Let's meet at the watering place by the lake for a picnic this weekend.
  • I heard there's a cool watering place down by the river where we can hang out.
  • The library is like a watering place for knowledge seekers, always providing a source of information and learning.