land

/lˈænd/

/ˈɫænd/

[noun] [verb]

Land

[NOUN]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

synonyms : dry land

a specific area of ground owned by someone

an area of ground used for farming

synonyms : ground

soil

the territory occupied by a nation

synonyms : country

state

territory over which rule or control is exercised

synonyms : demesne

domain

the people who live in a nation or country

synonyms : country

nation

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

synonyms : acres

demesne

estate

landed estate

a domain in which something is dominant

synonyms : kingdom

realm

a politically organized body of people under a single government

synonyms : body politic

agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life

synonyms : farming

United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991)

synonyms : Din Land

Edwin Herbert Land

to land

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

synonyms : set down

1.1

to safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water

synonyms : bring down

put down

not capable of being applied

synonyms : inapplicable

unsuitable

bring into a different state

synonyms : bring

bring ashore

deliver (a blow)

arrive on shore

synonyms : set ashore

shore

shoot at and force to come down

synonyms : down

shoot down

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

Examples

1. During the economic boom, many professionals were landing plum jobs with attractive benefits.

2. A few weeks later, I landed my dream job.

3. The land dropped steeply away into a small valley.

4. Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.