Landings Meaning in English
word · lemma: landing
Definition
Landings are the acts of coming down to the ground, usually referring to airplanes, or flat areas at the top or bottom of a staircase.
Usage & Nuances
Can mean both airplane arrivals and stair platforms; context matters. For staircases, 'landing' is always the flat space between flights. In aviation, 'landings' refers only to arrivals, not departure. Not to be confused with 'lands' (countries/territories).
Example Sentences
The plane made three smooth landings yesterday.
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There are two landings in this staircase.
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The children like to sit on the landings and talk.
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During storms, some airports close because they can’t allow any landings.
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I found her waiting on one of the landings, reading a book.
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His apartment is just past the two landings on the right.
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