noun “land”
singular land, plural lands or uncountable
- the solid part of the Earth's surface not covered by water
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Farmers cultivate crops on the land to provide food for the population.
- property that is owned, can be measured, and is used for building
My grandparents bought a piece of land in the countryside to build their dream home.
- a nation or territory
The travelers shared stories of their adventures across various lands, each with its own customs and traditions.
- the soil
The farmer was pleased to find that the newly acquired acreage was fertile land, perfect for cultivating corn.
verb “land”
infinitive land; he lands; past tense landed; past part. landed; ger. landing
- to come down from the air and settle on the ground
The helicopter landed smoothly on the rooftop helipad.
- to bring an aircraft down to the ground
Despite the stormy weather, the skilled pilot managed to land the aircraft without any issues.
- to reach land from water
After a long voyage, the ferry finally landed at the bustling port.
- to obtain or achieve something desired
After months of negotiations, the company finally landed a lucrative contract with the overseas supplier.
- to successfully deliver a hit or punch
During the fight, he landed a powerful punch right on his opponent's chin.