landing
/ˈlændɪŋ/
noun
- The act of bringing an aircraft or spacecraft down to the ground or water.
- Passengers applauded after the safe landing of the plane.
- The spacecraft's landing on the moon was a historic moment.
- The pilot made a smooth landing despite the strong winds.
- A platform at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs.
- There is a large window on the landing that lets in natural light.
- The children left their shoes on the landing at the top of the stairs.
- She paused on the landing to catch her breath.
- The act of coming onto land from water or a ship.
- The soldiers practiced their landing on the beach at dawn.
- After a long voyage, the landing at the port was a relief for everyone.
- The fishing boat made a quick landing to unload its catch.
- A place where people or goods are brought ashore from a boat.
- Supplies were unloaded at the river landing.
- The old stone landing is still used by local fishermen.
- We tied the boat at the wooden landing near the park.
adjective
- Relating to or used for the act of landing, especially of aircraft.
- The airport has a new landing system for foggy weather.
- The pilot turned on the landing lights before touchdown.
- The plane lowered its landing gear as it approached the runway.