land · n
land (NOT SEA)
B2 the surface of the earth that is not sea
Dictionary examples:
It is cheaper to drill for oil on land than at sea. (59.1)
The treaty led to a dramatic reduction in the number of land-based missiles. (69.7)
land (COUNTRY)
C2 a country
Dictionary examples:
a land of ice and snow (26.1)
Ireland was my grandmother’s native land. (34.1)
land (AREA OF GROUND)
B1 an area of ground, especially when used for a particular purpose such as farming or building
Dictionary examples:
My uncle bought a tiny piece of land to grow his giant pumpkins. (0.0)
The chickens on our land think they're cows and try to moo. (0.0)
We bought land to build a house, but the snails claimed it first. (0.0)
This land here is good for growing potatoes. (20.3)
We want to buy a plot of land to build a house. (45.0)
They just bought 150 acres of land in Idaho. (49.8)