Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of land
"The surveyor measured each parcel to determine how much taxable lands we owned in the county."
In plain English: Lands are large areas of ground that people own or live on.
"The fertile lands provided enough crops to feed the entire village."
Usage: Use "lands" as a noun to refer to multiple distinct tracts or regions of territory, such as foreign lands or unexplored lands. Avoid using this form when referring to the general concept of ground or soil, which remains singular as "land."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of land
"The plane lands safely after a turbulent flight."
In plain English: To land means to reach the ground safely after falling or flying through the air.
"The plane lands safely after a smooth flight."
Usage: Use "lands" to describe when a third-person subject, such as a plane or package, successfully touches down on solid ground. Avoid confusing this action with the noun phrase "land's," which incorrectly attempts to possess the concept of earth itself.
Derived from Old English land, this term originally referred to solid ground as opposed to water or sky. It later evolved in modern usage to denote specific tracts of earth used for agriculture, residence, or ownership.