Landing (noun)

1. The action of coming to ground or to a platform after jumping, falling, or being dropped.
2. The action of arriving by air, sea, or road.

Origin:

Early 16th century (denoting the action of coming to land after a voyage): from land + -ing.

Examples:

1. The pilot made a smooth landing despite the rough weather conditions.
2. The space shuttle made a successful landing on the runway at Kennedy Space Center.
3. The paratroopers made a landing in a field near the enemy camp.
4. She made a perfect landing after her diving performance at the Olympics.
5. The cruise ship made a landing at the port of Miami to drop off passengers.