touch down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To land an aircraft or spacecraft.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The plane will touch down in Heathrow at about 2 o'clock.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To score a touchdown
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “touch down” mean?
To land an aircraft or spacecraft.
Is “touch down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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