Land

usgb/lænd/
noun

The solid part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

The plane will land in an hour.
Visual representation of "land" - The solid part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

Often appears as...

  • land area
  • land mass
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Visual representation of "land"
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Not Just Soil

Refers to any solid surface on Earth, not just soil or grass, including urban areas.

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They built a playground on the land next to the school.
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Not Water

Emphasizes areas where water is not dominant, separates from seas, rivers and lakes.

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After days at sea, the sailors longed for land.
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