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landing Synonyms

Another word for landing

Choosing another word for landing depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of coming to the ground or another surface after a flight, jump, or voyage.

Usage Example

"The passengers applauded when the pilot executed a perfectly smooth touchdown despite the heavy rain."

Strongest
touchdown
Strong
descent
disembarkation
splashdown
alighting
debarcation

• noun (Context 2)

A level area at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs.

Usage Example

"She paused on the second-floor stairhead to catch her breath before continuing up to her apartment."

Strong
stairhead
half-pace
platform

• noun (Context 3)

A place where boats or ships can dock to discharge passengers and cargo.

Usage Example

"We tied the wooden canoe securely to the dock before walking up to the lakeside cabin."

Strongest
dock
landing stage
pier
wharf
quay
Strong
jetty
berth
slip

Opposites of landing

The opposite of landing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

takeoff
liftoff
launch
ascent
departure
embarkation
See all opposites of landing

• Nearby Words

landgrab
landholder
landholding
landing
landlady
landless
landline

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Landing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/landing
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