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Landfall Definition & Meaning

landfall
noun
  1. the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
  2. the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)

"Landfall" in song lyrics

See how landfall is used in real songs:

  • "Over a campfire at night, Thirty-six hours to landfall"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ Atlantis Scrolls, C-Rayz Walz, G-Clef Da Mad Komposa — Lost Scrolls of Atlantis
  • "goforth landfall"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Odisha: Coastal districts alerted as cyclone Lehar approaches landfall"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

Usage tips for "landfall"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "landfall" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for landfall to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does landfall mean?
the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water) the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)
What part of speech is landfall?
Landfall is a noun.
How many definitions does landfall have?
Landfall has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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