land
land · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.
- 2.
An area of ground, especially in terms of its ownership or use.
- 3.
A country or nation.
- 4.
Come down to the ground or another surface after being airborne.
- 5.
Succeed in obtaining or achieving something.
- 6.
Cause to come to rest on the ground.
Forms
plural: lands
Phrases & expressions
- •land on one's feet — Recover well from a difficult situation.
- •the lay of the land — The current situation or state of affairs.
- •land of milk and honey — A place of abundance and prosperity.
- •no man's land — Unclaimed or disputed territory; a dangerous area.
- •land a blow — Successfully strike someone.
- •in the land of the living — Alive; awake.
- •promised land — A desired place or situation.
Related words
Etymology
From Old English land ("ground, territory"), from Proto-Germanic landą. Related to German Land, Dutch land, and Old Norse land. The word has remained largely unchanged for over a thousand years.