landed

adjective

land·​ed ˈlan-dəd How to pronounce landed (audio)
Synonyms of landednext
1
: having an estate in land
landed proprietors
2
: consisting in or derived from land or real estate
landed wealth

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of landed was in the 15th century

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“Landed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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landed

adjective
land·​ed ˈlan-dəd How to pronounce landed (audio)
1
: owning land
landed aristocrats
2
: consisting of real estate
landed wealth

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