🛬landing

noun
/ˈlændɪŋ/

Meaning

the act of coming down to the ground or a surface from the air
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example Sentences

The plane made a smooth landing on the runway.

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

Example Expressions

crash landing

Synonyms

arrival, touchdown, descent, docking, approach, alighting
Entry 1
arrival, touchdown, descent, docking, approach
Entry 2
touchdown, arrival, descent, alighting

Antonyms

takeoff, departure, ascent, launch
Entry 1
takeoff, departure
Entry 2
takeoff, departure, ascent, launch

Collocations

safe landing, rough landing, landing gear, landing strip, smooth landing, emergency landing, airplane landing
Entry 1
safe landing, rough landing, landing gear, landing strip
Entry 2
smooth landing, emergency landing, airplane landing

More Example Sentences

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom in a steady voice and assuring them of their safety until the turbulence subsides and the sky clears allowing for a smooth landing.

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