land
/lænd/ · land
noun
- The part of the Earth's surface that is not covered by water. Most insects live on land.
- A tract of ground, especially one that is owned or can be used for building. The farmer bought 50 acres of land for his new crops.
- A country or region, especially considered as a political entity. She traveled across many lands during her expedition.
verb
- To bring or come down to the ground, especially from the air. The plane will land at 6 p.m.
- To alight from a vehicle or to descend onto a surface. He landed the bus safely at the stop.
- To come to rest after moving through the air or water. The kite finally landed in the garden.
adjective
- Pertaining to the ground or solid earth. They studied land animals in the land biology class.
- Living or growing on solid ground rather than in water. Land plants require soil and sunlight.
Did you know? The word 'land' is cognate with the German 'Land' and Dutch 'land', and it appears in the oldest surviving English poem, Cædmon's Hymn, dating to the 7th century.