Meaning of the word landing in English

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

landing

US /ˈlæn.dɪŋ/

UK /ˈlæn.dɪŋ/

an act of coming to rest on land or another surface after a journey by air or sea

Example:

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The plane made a smooth landing on the runway.

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The ship's landing was delayed due to bad weather.

Synonym:

touchdown arrival docking

an area of flat ground at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs

Example:

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She waited for him on the landing.

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The old house had a grand staircase with a wide landing.

Synonym:

platform level floor

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