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landing

 

[ˈlændɪŋ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

aircraft

A place where aircraft take off and land, usually equipped with runways, navigational aids, and buildings for passengers and cargo.

Synonyms

airport, airstrip.

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Word Description / Examples
landing

As a repeated entry, this word should not appear twice in a list. The first entry covers its suitable context and examples.
airport

Refers to a large area with runways, terminals, and other facilities for the arrival and departure of aircraft. Commonly used to describe the whole complex.

  • We need to leave early to reach the airport two hours before our flight.
  • The airport was bustling with passengers during the holiday season.
airstrip

Used to describe a small, often less developed runway or landing area, typically found in remote areas or used for smaller aircraft.

  • The small plane landed on the grass airstrip near the village.
  • The airstrip was barely visible among the dense forest.

Examples of usage

  • The pilot safely landed the plane on the runway.
  • The airport has multiple landing strips for different types of aircraft.
Context #2 | Noun

website

The page that a person arrives at after clicking on a link. It can also refer to the act of a website visitor clicking on a link and arriving at that page.

Synonyms

entry page, homepage.

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landing

Primarily refers to a specific web page created for marketing or promotional purposes, often designed to capture leads or direct users to take a specific action.

  • Our new product has a landing page to collect emails for our newsletter.
  • The landing page for the campaign encourages visitors to download the free ebook.
homepage

The main or front page of a website where users typically start their navigation. It provides an overview and links to other sections of the website.

  • The company updates its homepage regularly to feature new products and announcements.
  • Please check the homepage for the latest news and updates from the school.
entry page

General term for the first page a user sees when they enter a website. It could be any page on the site, not necessarily the homepage.

  • According to our analytics, the entry page for most users is the blog post on digital marketing tips.
  • Optimize your entry page to improve user engagement and reduce bounce rates.

Examples of usage

  • The landing page of the website was designed to attract new customers.
  • The marketing campaign focused on creating engaging landing pages.
Context #3 | Noun

military

An area of a beach or an area of firm ground that soldiers or military aircraft can use for landing.

Synonyms

beachhead, drop zone.

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Word Description / Examples
landing

General term for arriving or touching down on a surface, commonly used for airplanes or spacecraft.

  • The airplane made a smooth landing at the airport.
  • The spacecraft completed its landing on Mars successfully.
beachhead

Military term used to describe a secured position on a beach, often where troops first land and establish a foothold in enemy territory.

  • The soldiers established a beachhead during the initial phase of the invasion.
  • Securing the beachhead was crucial for the upcoming operations.
drop zone

Specific area designated for the landing of paratroopers or equipment dropped from aircraft.

  • The paratroopers were briefed on the location of the drop zone.
  • The supplies were air-dropped into the designated drop zone for the troops.

Examples of usage

  • The troops landed on the beach under heavy enemy fire.
  • The helicopter made a successful landing in the designated military zone.

Translations

Translations of the word "landing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aterrissagem

🇮🇳 उतरना

🇩🇪 Landung

🇮🇩 pendaratan

🇺🇦 посадка

🇵🇱 lądowanie

🇯🇵 着陸 (chakuriku)

🇫🇷 atterrissage

🇪🇸 aterrizaje

🇹🇷 iniş

🇰🇷 착륙 (chakryuk)

🇸🇦 هبوط (hubut)

🇨🇿 přistání

🇸🇰 pristátie

🇨🇳 着陆 (zhuólù)

🇸🇮 pristanek

🇮🇸 lending

🇰🇿 қону

🇬🇪 დაშვება (dashveba)

🇦🇿 eniş

🇲🇽 aterrizaje

Etymology

The word 'landing' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'landian' meaning 'to make land' or 'to arrive on land'. Over time, the term has evolved to have various meanings, including aircraft landings and website landing pages. The concept of landing has been crucial in aviation, military operations, and digital marketing strategies.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,085, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.