Word: Airplane Landing
Definition: An "airplane landing" refers to the process when an airplane comes down from the sky and touches the ground safely at an airport. It is an important part of a flight when the airplane finishes its journey.
Usage Instructions: - "Airplane landing" is a noun phrase, meaning it can be used to describe the action of landing or the moment when the airplane lands. - You can use it when talking about flying, travel, or aviation.
Example: - "The airplane landing was smooth, and the passengers clapped when they arrived safely."
Advanced Usage: - In professional contexts, you might hear terms like "final approach" (the phase when the airplane is close to landing) or "touchdown" (the moment the airplane's wheels contact the runway).
Word Variants: - Land (verb): To bring an aircraft down to the ground. - Example: "The pilot will land the airplane at 3 PM." - Landing (noun): The act or process of coming down to the ground. - Example: "The landing was perfect."
Different Meaning: - The word "landing" can also refer to a flat area at the top of a staircase or where stairs meet a floor.
Synonyms: - Arrival (in the context of an airplane) - Touchdown (specifically for when the plane hits the ground)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - Touch down: This is a phrasal verb that means the airplane has landed.