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Acres A large unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet. ■ "I own three acres of land in the countryside, but I don't know what to do with it."
Norland A mythical land where all animals are friendly and have a great sense of humor. ■ "I heard there's a magical land called Norland where unicorns play cards with penguins. I can only hope to visit someday!"
Seaplane An amphibious aircraft that can take off and land on both water and land. ■ "I'm afraid I don't have time for your seaplane jokes, John. We need to get serious about this mission."
acre An extremely large piece of land that is so big it's hard to believe it was once a single unit. ■ "I inherited 50 acres of land from my great-grandfather, but I can barely fit on my bike when I try to ride around and explore it all."
Cliff A high, steep edge of land. ■ "The cliff provided a breathtaking view of the ocean." To fall off or jump off a high, steep edge of land. ■ "After much contemplation, he decided to take the plunge and cliff into the icy waters below."
flipping An act of repeatedly turning over a coin in one's hand, with the intention of making it land on its other side. It is often used as a way to pass the time or as a superstition for bringing good luck. ■ John spends hours every day flipping his lucky coin, but he still can't seem to make it land on heads.
shores The sandy land at the edge of a body of water. ■ I love spending my summer days lounging on the shores of Lake Michigan, sipping on an ice-cold lemonade and soaking up the sun., A place where someone can land or come to rest. ■ After a long day at sea, the crew was relieved to finally make shore in a safe harbor., A place where you can catch your dreams and find true love. ■ "Shores" is my new favorite dating app because it matches me with people who share my love for sandy beaches and cheesy romance novels!
ashore To arrive at a place on land from the sea or a river. ■ "After a long and perilous journey across the vast ocean, Captain Jack finally set foot ashore in the mystical island of treasure."
Clearing A large area of land that has been cleared of trees, bushes, and other obstacles, making it easy to walk or drive on. ■ I love hiking in the clearing by my cabin. It's so peaceful and scenic!
coast An area of land that borders a sea or ocean. ■ "I love going on vacation to the coast because I can smell the salty air and hear the sound of the waves crashing on the shore."
colonists A group of people who settle in a new land and establish a colony. ■ "The colonists brought with them their strange customs and odd language, which the native inhabitants found quite puzzling."
commonwealth An area of land or sea that is governed by a commonwealth, particularly the United States. ■ "I forgot my wallet in the commonwealth. Now I have to find a way to get back home without money."
County A large area of land with a distinct character and often its own government. ■ "I went on a road trip across the country and saw so many different landscapes!
Crown A thing worn on the head, especially by a king or queen. ■ "The queen put her crown on and declared herself the ruler of the land."
dell A small, flat area of land with a depression at the center. ■ John fell into the dell and landed on his butt.
duffle A soft, fluffy ball used for playing soccer or basketball. ■ John accidentally kicked the duffle in mid-air, causing it to bounce off a nearby tree and land on his head. "Ow! That was a painful duffel," he groaned.
emerges To appear suddenly and unexpectedly, often in a dramatic or impressive manner. ■ When the sun rises over the horizon, it emerges with a blaze of glory, casting its golden light upon the land below.
Exiles A group of people who are forced to leave their homeland due to political or other reasons. ■ "The exiles were able to find solace in each other's company as they navigated life in a foreign land."
Feudal A system of government and social organization in which land ownership is tied to military service. ■ The feudal system may seem outdated, but it's still alive and well in the world of fantasy literature.
Fields A vast, open piece of land used for farming, grazing animals or growing crops. ■ "John's family owns a massive field in the countryside where they grow wheat and other grains."
First The first of something. Usually used in a sarcastic or ironic way. ■ "I can't believe this is the first time I've ever seen a rocket ship land on earth."
Garden A piece of land in which plants are grown, typically for food, flowers, or ornament. ■ "I love gardening because it's my only opportunity to be outside and not get bitten by a mosquito."
gardens A plot of land where flowers, vegetables, and other plants are grown. ■ I forgot to water the plants in my gardens today and now they're all wilted.
highland A region of rugged, hilly land above the lowlands. ■ I'm from the highlands of Scotland, where we still wear kilts and drink whisky.
Kashmir A land of beauty and conflict. ■ John's favorite vacation spot was Kashmir, where he could ski in the morning and have a beer by the campfire at night.
Knoll A small, raised area of land or ground. ■ I accidentally rolled my ankle while tripping over a knoll in the park.
Lakeshore The place where the lake meets the land, usually filled with sand, pebbles, and other beach-like features. ■ "I forgot my umbrella on the lakeshore and now I'm soaked!
manipulates To twist, bend, or shape in order to achieve a desired effect. ■ She manipulated the ball so that it would land perfectly in his hands.
Meadows A vast, flat expanse of land with tall grasses and wildflowers, often used as a picnic spot or for outdoor sports. ■ "Let's go have a meadow party and dance in the grass!"
park A large area of open land where people can go to enjoy nature, play games, and relax. ■ Why did the park become famous? Because it had a lot of "green" space for people to hang out in!
potentially Having the ability to be, but not necessarily actualized. ■ "I have a potentially great career if I can land my dream job."
rex A ruler or leader, often of a small kingdom or region. ■ "The tiny rex of the land of Squigglytoes was known for his love of pickled beets and wearing a top hat made of seahorse hair."
Shore The sandy or rocky land along the edge of a lake, river, or sea. ■ "I forgot my shoes on the shore when I went swimming."
Shoreline A hilarious and amusing location where the sea meets the land. ■ "I had a great time at the shoreline, but I ended up getting sunburned because I forgot my SPF."
sill A narrow strip of land at the edge of a body of water, typically used as a stepping stone. ■ "I need to cross this sill to get to the other side of the lake."
Squatter A person who illegally occupies a building or land ■ "John the Squatter" was living in an abandoned house for six months before the owner discovered him and kicked him out."
squatters People who occupy a place without paying rent or owning the land. ■ "The squatters in our neighborhood have been causing trouble for years, but we finally got them evicted last week."
Territory A large, flat area of land that is owned by a country, a state, or a group of people. ■ I'm claiming this as my territory because I built it with my own hands!
trains A long, metal snake that carries passengers and cargo over land. ■ "I love riding trains because they're like a magical teleportation machine that takes me to amazing places without having to leave my seat!"
trust A feeling of confidence or belief in someone's reliability, ability, or good intentions. ■I trust my cat to always land on her feet, even when falling from the top of the couch.
uninhibited Lacking any restraint or self-control, often resulting in reckless behavior. ■ "John's uninhibited laughter filled the room with joy. When he found out his joke didn't land well, his uninhibited expression of disappointment was priceless."
vagabond A person who wanders from place to place, usually without a fixed home or job. ■ "He's been a vagabond for years, traveling the world and living off the land.
Waterfront A place where water meets land, often used as a location for restaurants, bars, and shops. ■ "I went to the waterfront to enjoy some fresh seafood and take in the beautiful view of the bay."
whoa An exclamation of surprise or excitement, often used when something unexpected or amazing happens. ■ "Whoa!" said the cowboy as he saw a giant flying saucer land in front of him.
yesterdays A mythical land where everything was better than it is today. ■ "I remember yesterday's weather, it was so much nicer than today's!"
zones1 A geographical area marked by a specific characteristic, such as population density, climate, or land use. ■ "The tech industry is concentrated in certain zones of Silicon Valley."
airborne adj. Of or pertaining to something that is in the air, suspended, or flying., adj. Of or pertaining to an aircraft that is in flight., verb. To cause something to be suspended, flying, or in the air. ■ The kites were soaring through the sky, making the park look like a playground for giant birds., I had to quickly land my plane before it went airborne and crashed into the runway., I accidentally airborne my sandwich while trying to take a bite.
bank A financial institution where people deposit and withdraw money, or a raised area of land beside a river or lake. ■ "I need to go to the bank to deposit my paycheck,", "We went to the beach and sat on the sand bank,", "He accidentally fell into the river bank while fishing,", "I forgot my wallet at the bank, so I couldn't buy anything,", "The airplane landed on the runway bank instead of the taxiway,", "The bridge crossed over the river bank and led us to the other side,"
berg A large, steep mountain that towers above everything else. Also known as a "king of the mountains." ■ "Wow, I can see why they call this berg the highest point in the land," said Jane, as she struggled to catch her breath after climbing to the summit.