landing
Meaning
"Landing" refers to the act of bringing an aircraft down to the ground or the area where it touches down, often used in both aviation and metaphorical contexts.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "landing" with "takeoff," which refers to the ascent of an aircraft.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
stood
by
the
airport
window
and
watched
the
planes
as
the
sky
grew
purple
.
The
pilot's
voice
came
over
the
speaker
to
say
that
the
landing
on
the
short
runway
would
be
smooth
despite
a
light
wind
.
As
the
aircraft
touched
down
,
a
few
passengers
clapped
and
others
looked
quietly
relieved
.
After
the
plane
taxied
to
the
gate
,
the
crew
helped
people
collect
their
bags
and
prepare
to
leave
.
She
stepped
outside
into
the
warm
evening
air
,
thinking
how
small
,
calm
moments
make
travel
feel
easier
.
Common Phrases
emergency landing
smooth landing
landing gear
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