noun Uncommon

lander

LAN-duh

Lander (noun) means a spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of a planet, moon, or other body. Example: “The lander touched down safely on the Martian surface.”

noun

A spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of a planet, moon, or other body.

"The lander touched down safely on the Martian surface."

A person or thing that lands, in a general sense.

"The pilot was a smooth lander even in bad weather."

How to use lander

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a spacecraft built to land on another world, like the Moon or Mars.

Common pairings

Mars lander lunar lander

Word forms

landers plural, landers plural

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Etymology

From "land" (verb) + the agent suffix "-er."

Rhymes for lander

gander wander dander pander zander sander Xander slander Leander Evander colander squander

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lander” mean?

The word “lander” means a spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of a planet, moon, or other body. In plain terms, most commonly refers to a spacecraft built to land on another world, like the Moon or Mars.

How do you pronounce “lander”?

“Lander” is pronounced LAN-duh ([ˈlændɚ] in IPA).

How do you use “lander” in a sentence?

Here is “lander” used in a sentence: “The lander touched down safely on the Martian surface.”

What part of speech is “lander”?

“Lander” is a noun.

Is “lander” a common word?

“Lander” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “lander” have?

“Lander” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of a planet, moon, or other body.