landlord
owner of a rental property who leases to tenants
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heater before winter.
landmark
a recognizable feature or monument used for navigation or reference
The old lighthouse is a well-known landmark along the coast.
landscape
the visible features of an area of land; to modify the appearance of land (gardening)
They hired a designer to landscape the front yard.
landfill
a site for the disposal of waste by burial under layers of earth
The city closed its oldest landfill due to environmental concerns.
landmine
an explosive device planted on or under the ground
Clearing landmines from the former battlefield took months.
landlocked
surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea
They visited a small, landlocked country in central Europe.
mainland
the principal landmass of a country or continent, excluding islands
After the ferry trip they reached the mainland.
homeland
a person's native country or place of origin
Many immigrants maintain strong ties to their homeland.
island
a piece of land surrounded by water
They spent the summer on a remote island.
landslide
a mass movement of earth or rock down a slope; a decisive victory
Heavy rain caused a landslide that blocked the road.