land
Pronunciation:
/lænd/noun
Definitions
The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
Example: Most insects live on land.
Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and on which buildings can be erected.
Example: There are 50 acres of land in this estate.
A country or region.
A person's country of origin and/or homeplace; homeland.
verb
Definitions
To descend to a surface, especially from the air.
Example: The plane is about to land.
To alight, to descend from a vehicle.
To come into rest.
To arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water.
adjective
Definitions
Of or relating to land.
Residing or growing on land.