landside
Americannoun
noun
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the part of an airport farthest from the aircraft, the boundary of which is the security check, customs, passport control, etc Compare airside
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the part of a plough that slides along the face of the furrow wall on the opposite side to the mouldboard
Etymology
Origin of landside
Example Sentences
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When not at sea, most American sailors relax or hold landside second jobs that tap their knowledge of machinery and engineering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains resumed service through Orange County on Saturday after rail traffic was partially suspended due to a landside in San Clemente last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2023
Get on the water with kayak tryouts and boat tours, or stay landside to enjoy circus acts, music and dance performances, poetry readings, kids activities, hands-on science experiences and engaging speakers.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2023
The expansion plans include new terminal capacity, an extension to the current airfield platform and new airside and landside facilities.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2023
The shot spume soared to the landside heights, and fell like rain.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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