landing field

American  

noun

1. an area of land large and smooth enough for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

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landing field British  

noun

1. an area of land on which aircraft land and from which they take off

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Etymology

Origin of landing field

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

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landing field

But just as a scene begins to flatten, an aircraft crashes into a tree or flips cleanly onto its back on a landing field, instantly reviving the narrative.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 29, 2022

During his term on the council, Kanno helped lead the early push for the creation of Mile Square Park, now a sprawling regional park that was built on a naval landing field.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2017

Too late, the agents attempted mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, then tried external heart massage, then carried him to his private turboprop at the ranch landing field.

From Time Magazine Archive

Adjacent are its eight-rayed landing field, its seaplane T-dock on the St. Lawrence.

From Time Magazine Archive

Matt opened the door and climbed down.The landing field was empty.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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