Land

/lænd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; a solid surface.

The farmer bought a piece of land to cultivate crops.

A country or region.

She traveled to a distant land for her studies.

Property or real estate.

He decided to invest in land as a long-term asset.

verb

To come down through the air and rest on the ground.

The plane will land at the airport in ten minutes.

To bring something down and cause it to rest on a surface.

She managed to land the job after several interviews.

To achieve or obtain something.

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.

landed

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

land ho!

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