land — the solid part of the earth's surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the solid part of the earth's surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /lænd/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's the queen of this land, demanding treats every hour.
- The pilot managed to land the plane despite the terrible weather.
- After years of saving money, I finally bought a small piece of land.
land
NOUN[/lænd/]
the solid part of the earth's surface
A child steps onto dry land after swimming in the ocean
This grand land was built by hand!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'lond', the word shares a common Germanic root found across Germanic language families. It represents one of humanity's most fundamental terms for distinguishing solid ground ('land') from sea.
Breakdown
Old English 'lond' → Modern English 'land'. The root likely derives from a Proto-Germanic base meaning 'earth' or 'ground', with the terminal 'd' marking the nominative form common in Germanic languages.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's the queen of this land, demanding treats every hour.”
“The pilot managed to land the plane despite the terrible weather.”
“After years of saving money, I finally bought a small piece of land.”
“The superhero always manages to land on his feet, unlike me getting out of bed.”
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