land·ing 
/ˈlændɪŋ/ noun
plural land·ings /ˈlændɪŋ/ noun 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
▪ We stopped to rest at the first floor landing.
▪ I waited at the landing for the ferry.
▪ troop landings
