Landing

Pronunciation: /ˈlændɪŋ/

Landing (noun)

  1. the act of an aircraft coming down to the ground safely.
  2. a flat area at the top or bottom of a set of stairs.
  3. the arrival of soldiers on land from a ship or aircraft.

Examples

  • The airplane's landing was smooth despite the strong winds.
  • Passengers applauded the pilot after a perfect landing.

Common collocations: smooth landing, emergency landing, safe landing, pause on the landing, decorate the landing

Synonyms of Landing

Neutral

Antonyms of Landing

  • In aviation, the opposite of landing.