Land means the solid part of the Earth. It is the area where people live, build, and grow plants. It is not water or air.
The house is on dry land.
Farmers work on the land every day.
Land also means a piece of ground owned or used by people. It can be for farming, building houses, or other activities. People can buy, sell, or own land.
He bought land to build a house.
This land is good for planting trees.
To land means to move down from the air and reach the ground or water. Planes, birds, or even objects can land. It shows they are no longer flying or moving in air.
The plane will land soon.
The bird landed on the tree.
Land can mean to get something important or good, like a job or deal, often with effort. It is used especially when you succeed in something competitive.
She landed a new job yesterday.
He landed a big contract last week.
Land here means Earth's solid surface, often contrasted with water or air. It refers to continents or places people can stand or live on.
We traveled from sea to land.
Fish live in water, but people live on land.
To land means to get a good thing, like a contract or client, often used in business or entertainment. It shows success in making a deal or getting attention.
The singer landed a contract with a label.
The company landed a big client.
Land here means a legal or official area of ground with ownership or rights. It is used in law or history for property or estates.
The family owns large expanses of land.
They bought the land near the river.
To land means to come down and stop on the ground after jumping or falling. It is used for people or animals too.
The gymnast landed on her feet.
He landed hard after the jump.