landside

American  

[land-sahyd] / ˈlændˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the part of a plow consisting of a sidepiece opposite the moldboard, for guiding the plow and resisting the side pressure caused by the turning of the furrow.

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landside British  

/ ˈlændˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the part of an airport farthest from the aircraft, the boundary of which is the security check, customs, passport control, etc Compare airside

2. the part of a plough that slides along the face of the furrow wall on the opposite side to the mouldboard

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Etymology

Origin of landside

First recorded in 1525–35; land + side ¹

Example Sentences

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