noun
- tall, four-sided stone pillars that taper toward the top and end in a pyramid shape, typically used as monuments
Examples
- Ancient Egyptian obelisks can be found in many major cities around the world.
- The Washington Monument is one of the most famous obelisks in America.
- Two granite obelisks marked the entrance to the temple.
- The museum displayed miniature obelisks alongside other Egyptian artifacts.
- Tourists gathered around the towering obelisks in the city square.
- The park featured several decorative obelisks commemorating local heroes.