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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a spacecraft built to land on another world, like the Moon or Mars.
Common pairings
Mars lander
lunar lander
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Word forms
- Plural
- landers
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Etymology
From "land" (verb) + the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for lander
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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.
