CEFR B2

landing

noun

Meaning

The action of arriving on a surface, especially after flying or falling.

Examples

The pilot executed a perfect landing despite the strong winds.
After a long flight, the passengers were relieved by the gentle landing.

Synonyms: arrival, touchdown, alighting

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landing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlændɪŋ/

Definition

The action of arriving on a surface, especially after flying or falling.

Examples

The pilot executed a perfect landing despite the strong winds.
After a long flight, the passengers were relieved by the gentle landing.
The paratrooper's landing was soft due to the parachute.

How to Use landing

landing gear (collocation): The wheels or other devices on an aircraft that support it when it is on the ground. — "The pilot extended the landing gear just before touching down."
landing strip (collocation): A narrow strip of ground prepared for aircraft to take off or land on. — "The small plane used a short landing strip in the countryside."

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