Landfall

/ˈlændfɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The point at which a storm, specifically a tropical cyclone, makes contact with land.

The hurricane made landfall on the coast just after midnight.

The arrival of a spacecraft or celestial body on a planetary surface.

The rover's landfall on Mars marked a significant milestone in space exploration.

The act of arriving at land after a voyage over water.

The ship finally made landfall after weeks at sea.

First known use in the early 15th century, combining 'land' and 'fall' meaning the act of reaching land.

make landfall

To arrive at land after a sea journey or when a storm reaches land.

arrival

The act of coming to a place.

voyage

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

coast

The land next to the sea.

Hitting the beach.

We’re going to make a landfall at the beach party this weekend.

Arriving unexpectedly.

He made a landfall at my place without calling first.