Word
lander
Phoneticslan·der, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫændɝ/
UK/lˈændɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a spacecraft designed to reach the surface of a planet or moon and stay there. Unlike a rover, it usually stays in one spot to collect data.
n. a spacecraft designed to descend toward and come to rest on the surface of a celestial body. Typically distinguished from an orbiter or a rover by its stationary mission profile upon arrival.
Examples
“The lander sent back clear photos of the rocky surface.”
“Engineers lost contact with the lander shortly after it entered the thin Martian atmosphere.”
“The mission's success depended on the lander's ability to deploy its scientific instruments autonomously in the extreme cold of the lunar south pole.”
Examples
simple
“The lander sent back clear photos of the rocky surface.”
contextual
“Engineers lost contact with the lander shortly after it entered the thin Martian atmosphere.”
complex
“The mission's success depended on the lander's ability to deploy its scientific instruments autonomously in the extreme cold of the lunar south pole.”
Usage
Often used in compound nouns such as 'lunar lander' or 'Mars lander'.
Real-World Examples
“It was here he conceived the idea of sending a lander, named Beagle 2 by his wife, to Mars, where it could study the red planet directly for signs of life.” “Isaacman dismissed an ESA proposal earlier this year to develop a European cargo lander to carry supplies for the Moon Base, a role NASA officials expect US-built landers to fill sooner.” “The equipment and instrumentation will be carried on a lander and rover provided through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative.” “The instruments will travel aboard a lander and rover supplied through the CLPS initiative.” Word family
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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