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landings

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫændɪŋz// UK //lˈændɪŋz// land·ings
SIMPLE

The pilot made two smooth landings today.

CONTEXTUAL

The airport was forced to delay all landings due to the thick fog covering the runway.

COMPLEX

While the pilot focused on the technical aspects of the landings, the passengers were more concerned with the turbulence experienced during the final descent.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple instances of aircraft arrival or the various floor levels in a building.

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