Synonyms for

Landing

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

Definition

Landing refers to the act of coming to rest on a surface after being in the air.

Synonyms & similar words

setashore landingplace bringdown bring shootdown down land setdown putdown shore touchdown arrival approach descent setdown docking mooring berthing alighting disembarkation grounding falling

Synonyms by register

Formal

arrival alighting disembarkation

Informal

touchdown coming down settling

Literary

descent grounding

Antonyms

launching takeoff departure ascent liftoff commencement

Common collocations

  • safe landing
  • hard landing
  • emergency landing
  • smooth landing
  • landing gear
  • landing strip
  • landing page
  • final landing

Word family

noun landing
verb land
adjective landing

Usage note

The word 'landing' can refer to the act of arriving on the ground or a surface, or the physical area where this occurs. It is commonly used in aviation and space travel contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The airplane made a smooth landing on the runway.
  2. The bird landed on the branch.
  3. The helicopter made an emergency landing on the beach.
  4. The astronaut made a perfect landing on the moon.
  5. The parachute landing was a success.

Quotes

  • The best part of flying is the landing.
  • A good landing is one you can walk away from; a great landing is one you can use the airplane again.
  • Landing on water was like hitting a large, wet concrete slab.

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