Land: meaning, definitions and examples

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land

 

[ lรฆnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

real estate

The solid surface of the earth that is not covered by water.

Synonyms

ground, soil, terrain

Examples of usage

  • The farmer worked the land to grow crops.
  • The indigenous people have a deep connection to the land.
Context #2 | Noun

country

A country or region.

Synonyms

country, region, territory

Examples of usage

  • Australia is a vast land with diverse landscapes.
  • Explorers set out to discover new lands.
Context #3 | Verb

real estate

To come to or arrive at a destination.

Synonyms

arrive, reach, touch down

Examples of usage

  • The plane will land in New York in two hours.
  • The spaceship landed on the moon.

Translations

Translations of the word "land" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Land

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะผะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziemia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœŸๅœฐ (ใจใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tierra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toprak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zemฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœŸๅœฐ (tว”dรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zemlja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ land

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tierra

Etymology

The word 'land' originated from the Old English word 'lond', which meant 'ground, soil, or country'. Over time, the meaning expanded to refer to the solid surface of the earth and also to countries or regions. The word has been used for centuries to describe the Earth's surface and the territories inhabited by people.

See also: inland, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #203, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.