English Words Starting With L

• landmark

  nounverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈlænd.mɑːk/A prominent and easily identifiable object or feature of the landscape that serves as a point of reference for navigation.
• landmass

  nounC1
  /ˈlændmæs/A large continuous area of land forming a distinct part of a continent or the Earth's surface.
• landmine

  nounB2
  /ˈlænd.maɪn/A concealed explosive device placed on or under the ground, designed to detonate when disturbed.
• lando

  nounLow
  /ˈlændəʊ/An abbreviation for 'landowner', typically used in informal contexts.
• landon

  nounLow (as a dictionary entry; high frequency as a personal name)
  /ˈlændən/A proper noun, primarily a male given name or surname of English origin.
• landor

  nounLow (Proper Noun)
  /ˈlændɔː/A surname of English origin.
• landowner

  nounC1
  /ˈlændˌəʊnə(r)/A person who owns land, especially a large amount of agricultural land.
• landowska

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Proper Noun in specialized contexts)
  /lanˈdɒfskə/A proper noun referring to Wanda Landowska, a Polish harpsichordist and pianist, influential in the 20th-century revival of the harpsichord.
• landrace

  nounC2
  /ˈlændreɪs/A traditional, locally adapted variety of a domesticated animal or plant species that has developed over time through adaptation to its natural and cultural environment.
• landrost

  nounVery Rare / Archaic / Historical
  /ˈlændrɒst/A historical official title from South Africa, specifically a chief magistrate or district administrator of Dutch origin during the 18th-19th centuries.
• landrum-griffin act

  nounVery Low
  /ˈlændrəm ˈɡrɪfɪn ækt/The common name for the Labor–Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, a United States federal law that regulates the internal affairs of labor unions, their officials' conduct, and their relationships with employers.
• landry

  nounlow
  /ˈlɔːndri/A common misspelling of 'laundry', referring to the process of washing clothes and linens or the place where this is done.
• lands

  plural-nounHigh frequency (B1+). Core vocabulary for describing geography, property, and territory.
  /lændz/Plural form of 'land': (1) distinct areas of the earth's surface, especially considered in terms of political or geographical units, (2) property in the form of ground or soil, (3) territories.
• landsat

  nounLow
  /ˈlændsæt/A series of Earth-observing satellite missions run by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA.
• landscape

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/A large area of natural scenery, especially when considered in terms of its aesthetic appearance.
• landscape architecture

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈlændskeɪp ˌɑːkɪˈtektʃə/The profession and art of designing outdoor spaces, particularly for aesthetic, functional, and environmental purposes.
• landscape gardening

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈlændskeɪp ˈɡɑːdnɪŋ/The art, process, or job of designing, creating, and maintaining gardens and grounds, especially to achieve an attractive, aesthetic effect.
• landscaper

  nounB2
  /ˈlændskeɪpə(r)/A person whose job is to design, create, and maintain gardens, parks, and outdoor spaces.
• landscapist

  nounC2
  /ˈlændskeɪpɪst/A person who paints or creates landscapes.
• landseer

  nounC2
  /ˈlæn(d)sɪə/A large breed of dog, specifically a variety of Newfoundland known for its black-and-white coat.

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