Meaning & Definition of word "Landed"

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    Landed

    /ˈlændɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. Arrive at a destination, usually after a journey by air.
      • Example: The plane landed safely despite the bad weather.
    • 2. To cause to descend and come to rest, especially on a surface.
      • Example: He expertly landed the helicopter on the landing pad.
    • 3. To attain or achieve something.
      • Example: She landed a job at her dream company.

    adjective:

    • 1. Having come to land, especially after a journey.
      • Example: Once we are landed, we will check into the hotel.
    • 2. Of or relating to property or real estate.
      • Example: The landed gentry often had vast estates.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'land', meaning to come to land or to arrive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    landed gentry:

    The class of landowners who traditionally were wealthy and owned large amounts of land.

    landed on one's feet:

    To emerge from a difficult situation in a good position.

    Related Words

    land:

    the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

    landing:

    the act of bringing an aircraft or spacecraft down to the surface.

    Slang Meanings of landed

    Meaning: To score or obtain something successfully.

    Example Sentence: He really landed a great job after graduation.

    Meaning: To get caught or in trouble.

    Example Sentence: If you keep skipping class, you’re gonna land in hot water.