Meaning & Definition of word "Land"

Land

/lænd/

1. The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; a solid surface.
- Example: The farmer bought a piece of land to cultivate crops.
2. A country or region.
- Example: She traveled to a distant land for her studies.
3. Property or real estate.
- Example: He decided to invest in land as a long-term asset.

1. To come down through the air and rest on the ground.
- Example: The plane will land at the airport in ten minutes.
2. To bring something down and cause it to rest on a surface.
- Example: She managed to land the job after several interviews.
3. To achieve or obtain something.
- Example: He was lucky enough to land a spot in the prestigious program.

Old English 'land', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'land' and German 'Land'.

land of opportunity:

a place where people can improve their lives through hard work.

land on one's feet:

to recover from a difficult situation.

first land:

the initial point reached when going on a journey.

land grab:

the act of acquiring land for private use.

terrain:

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.

country:

a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

real estate:

property consisting of land or buildings.

farm:

an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals.

Meaning: landed

Example Sentence: He's finally landed a good job after months of searching.

Meaning: land ho!

Example Sentence: After days at sea, the sailor shouted 'land ho!' when he spotted the shore.