landing

noun
UK: /ˈlændɪŋ/
US: /ˈlændɪŋ/

  1. The act of bringing an aircraft or spacecraft down to the ground or a surface.

    1. The landing was smooth and safe for all passengers aboard. [ ] [ ]
    2. Due to heavy fog, the plane's landing was delayed until visibility improved. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of flooring at the top of a staircase or between one set of stairs and another.

    1. She waited for him on the landing outside his apartment door. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small landing provided just enough space for a table and a lamp. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

touchdown arrival platform
landing verb

  1. Coming to the ground or another surface after being in the air.

    1. The bird is landing on a branch outside my window. [ ] [ ]
    2. The helicopter will be landing soon, please clear the area promptly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To arrive somewhere, especially after a journey.

    1. We are landing in Rome at six PM if you want to meet us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship was landing its passengers on the shore of the remote island. [ ] [ ]
landing adjective

  1. Used to describe something that is used for or relates to landing.

    1. The landing gear was checked before each flight for the safety. [ ] [ ]
    2. Landing lights illuminated the runway, guiding the airplane precisely down. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "landing" in English means: The act of bringing an aircraft or spacecraft down to the ground or a surface., An area of flooring at the top of a staircase or between one set of stairs and another..

The phonetic transcription of "landing" is /ˈlændɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈlændɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "landing": touchdown, arrival, platform.

Example usage of "landing": "The landing was smooth and safe for all passengers aboard.". More examples on the page.