Meaning of the word lander in English

What does lander mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lander

US /ˈlæn.dɚ/
UK /ˈlæn.dər/

Noun

a spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet or moon

Example:
The Mars lander successfully touched down on the red planet.
Scientists are preparing a new lunar lander for an upcoming mission.