landing
/ˈlændɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: landings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An amphibious or airborne invasion.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cuộc xâm lược bằng đường hàng không hoặc đường thủy
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Noun
Examples
The House should, I think, take formal cognisance of the liberation of Rome[…]. This is a memorable and glorious event, which rewards the intense fighting of the last five months in Italy. The original landing, made on January 22nd at Anzio, has, in the end, borne good fruit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “landing” mean?
An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.
Is “landing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.