landlocked
What is another word for landlocked? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Enclosed by land on every side, with no coastline or access to the sea.
Antonyms
How to use landlocked
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
landlocked country
landlocked nation
landlocked parcel
completely landlocked
The real estate sense is a specialised US usage rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Formed within English from land and locked, describing something shut in by land on all sides.
Full origin of landlocked →Frequently asked questions
What does landlocked mean?
It describes a country or area that has no border on the sea because land surrounds it on every side.
Can a piece of land be landlocked?
Yes, in real estate a landlocked parcel is one boxed in by other properties with no direct access to a public road.
Is Switzerland a landlocked country?
Yes, Switzerland has no sea coast and is enclosed entirely by neighbouring countries.
