Synonyms for

Land

Verb / lænd / Another word for land — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Land is the solid ground that is not covered by water.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

territory domain sovereignty real estate

Informal

ground dirt soil turf

Literary

earth soil clod

Antonyms

sea sky air water ocean space

Common collocations

  • land reform
  • land ownership
  • land use
  • land mine
  • land rover
  • land grant
  • land tax

Word family

noun land
verb land
adjective landlocked

Usage note

As a verb, 'land' can mean to arrive or bring to a place, often after a flight or journey. It can also refer to successfully achieving something, like 'landing a job'.

Example sentences

  1. We went for a walk in the park and saw a beautiful piece of land.
  2. My dad has a lot of land in the countryside.
  3. The farmer planted crops on his land.
  4. The land was covered in snow during the winter.
  5. The real estate agent showed us a few plots of land for sale.

Quotes

  • Buy land, they're not making it anymore. - Mark Twain
  • The best investment on earth is earth. - Louis Glickman
  • Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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