landing

Definition

  • noun: an act of returning to the ground or another surface after a flight
  • noun: an act or process of one that 'lands'
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • Market analysts are predicting a 'soft landing' for the economy after the economic boom.

  • These craft are designed for 'landing' troops and equipment.

  • The lunar module made a 'soft landing' on the moon.

Movie quotes

  • (..) was arranging a date for you. Yeah, well, she is a nut job, and I'm not going on any date. Why not? Are you scared? Hey, did you guys see the Moon landing on TV? Yeah, I can't believe it. It's so cool! Excuse me? Lisa? I was talking to Billy the other day. (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2