Historic
Adjective
UK
/hɪˈstɒr.ɪk/
US
/hɪˈstɔːr.ɪk/
Definition
Very important or famous in history.
Example
"That was a historic day."
"The leader made a historic speech that changed the country’s future."
"Visiting the historic castle helped the students learn about the country’s past."
Explanation
Historic describes something very important in history or has a big effect on the future. For example, the signing of the peace treaty was a historic event. It is used for events, moments, or places that people remember for a long time. It is not used for everything in history, only for things that are important or famous.