/ˈlændıŋ/ noun, pl -ings
1 : an act of returning to the ground or another surface after a flight
[count]
The plane made a smooth/perfect landing.
The helicopter had to make an emergency landing.
The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings.
a lunar/moon landing [=a landing on the moon]
[noncount]
Landing in high winds can be dangerous.
Our plane was cleared for landing.
— often used before another noun
an airplane's landing lights
a landing zone/site
see also ↑soft landing
2 [count] : a level area at the top of stairs or between two sets of stairs
We stopped to rest at the first floor landing.
3 [count] : a place where boats and ships load and unload passengers and cargo
I waited at the landing for the ferry.
4 [count] : a military action in which soldiers are brought by boat, airplane, helicopter, etc., to land at a place controlled by the enemy
troop landings
Useful english dictionary. 2012.