Land
/lænd/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe ground; the solid part of the earth's surface not covered by water.
/lænd/
The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.
The explorers finally reached land after weeks at sea.
💡 Simply: Land is like the solid ground we walk on! Think of the grass, the dirt, the mountains – all the stuff that's *not* water.
👶 For kids: Land is the ground where we walk and play! It's where trees and houses are.
More Examples
The farmers cultivated the fertile land.
How It's Used
"The ship sailed across the sea until it reached land."
"They bought a large plot of land to build their dream home."
To come to the ground or other surface after a journey or fall, especially from a vehicle.
/lænd/
To arrive on land after a journey by water or air.
The pilot managed to land the plane despite the storm.
💡 Simply: To land means to arrive on land. Like when a plane comes down from the sky or when you step onto the shore from a boat.
👶 For kids: To land means to get down safely! Like when a plane comes down, or when you jump and your feet touch the ground.
More Examples
After a week at sea, we were excited to land on the shore.
How It's Used
"The plane landed safely at the airport."
"The sailors finally landed on the island after a long voyage."
To succeed in obtaining or achieving something desirable.
/lænd/
To gain or achieve something.
She managed to land the job despite tough competition.
💡 Simply: To land something means you got it! Like when you get a new job or score a winning point.
👶 For kids: To land something means you got it! Like catching a ball.
More Examples
The boxing champion landed a powerful punch.
How It's Used
"He landed a perfect score in the gymnastics competition."
"The company landed a major contract."
Synonyms
Country
Earth
Ground
Arrive
Achieve
Acquire
Gain
Idioms & expressions
in the land of...
In a place characterized by something.
"In the land of Nod, we're going to sleep."
promised land
A place or state of ideal happiness, prosperity, or fulfillment.
"They viewed their new home as the promised land."
From Old English *land* ('land, ground, territory'). Proto-Germanic *landą. Related to Dutch *land*, German *Land*.
The word 'land' has been used since Old English to describe the ground or territory, reflecting its fundamental importance to human civilization.