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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary - Atomium

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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
Belgium
Belgium
[noun]

a country in Western Europe bordered by Germany, France, and Luxembourg

Ex: Belgium is famous for its delicious chocolate and a wide variety of tasty beers. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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giant
giant
[Adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The giant mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks disappearing into the clouds. 
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atom
atom
[noun]

(science) the smallest part of a chemical element that is found in the nature

Ex: The atom is composed of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons. 
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expo
expo
[noun]

a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges. 
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to design
to design
[Verb]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

Ex: The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features. 
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iron
iron
[noun]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

Ex: Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges. 
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crystal
crystal
[noun]

a solid substance formed when a chemical compound solidifies, with atoms arranged in a highly regular, repeating pattern

Ex: Salt forms a cubic crystal when it solidifies. 
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ball
ball
[noun]

an object with a spherical shape

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to connect

to be joined or linked together

Ex: The two rivers connect at the confluence, creating a larger watercourse. 
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tube
tube
[noun]

a cylindrical hollow structure used for conveying fluids, gases, or electrical signals

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steel
steel
[noun]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

Ex: The skyscraper's framework was constructed with high-quality steel. 
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aluminum
aluminum
[noun]

a light silver-gray metal used primarily for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts

Ex: The new set of aluminum cookware is both lightweight and highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for the kitchen. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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elevator
elevator
[noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors. 
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stair
stair
[noun]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

Ex: He climbed the stair to reach the second floor. 
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exhibit
exhibit
[noun]

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

Ex: The museum's latest exhibit features a stunning collection of contemporary art from around the world. 
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science
science
[noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: I enjoy conducting experiments and making observations in science class. 
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to light up

to become bright by means of color or light

Ex: The stage lit up as the spotlight shone on the lead actor, ready for her big entrance. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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all over
all over
[Adverb]

covering a wide area or present in many locations

Ex: People came from all over to attend the wedding. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to establish a presence or be located in a specific area

Ex: The old bookstore stands at the corner of Maple Street, a quaint spot filled with literary treasures. 
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