landing stage

American  

noun

1. a floating platform used as a wharf.

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landing stage British  

noun

1. a platform used for landing goods and passengers from a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of landing stage

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Mr. Gorringe and his workmen had built a landing stage at the edge of the water.

From Literature

It happened in the early hours when the boat hit the Mersey Ferries landing stage in Liverpool.

From BBC

There, at last, was the river, full of reflected moonlight, and a little landing stage and a few pleasure boats.

From Literature

A 19th Century Art Deco pier originally built as a landing stage has been named this year's Pier of the Year.

From BBC

At the rock where the landing stage had been he lifted Grumman’s pack into the boat, and filled the little engine, which fired at once.

From Literature

Related Words

• berth
• dock
• jetty
• levee
• pier