the land

noun
UK: /ðə lænd/
US: /ðə lænd/

  1. The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air.

    1. We walked on the land for hours and got tired. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship finally reached the land after a long voyage across the stormy sea. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of ground, especially when used for farming or building.

    1. My dad bought the land to build a house on it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Farmers depend on the land to grow crops and support their families. [ ] [ ]

  3. A country or state, or an area that is under particular control.

    1. I love the land where I was born and raised. [ ] [ ]
    2. The conquerors seized the land and imposed their rule on the local population. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

territory nation earth soil country region ground

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the land" in English means: The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to the sea or the air., An area of ground, especially when used for farming or building., A country or state, or an area that is under particular control..

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

Synonyms for "the land": territory, nation, earth, soil, country, region, ground.

Example usage of "the land": "We walked on the land for hours and got tired.". More examples on the page.