landing page

noun

plural landing pages
: a web page that is accessed by following a specific link (as in a marketing email or social media post) and that has one clear purpose (such as adding the user's address to a list or selling a product)
The landing page is one of the most important indicators for evaluating the quality of advertising.Milad Shemshaki et al.
The campaign is further supported online, with a full homepage takeover directing customers to a dedicated landing page showcasing all participating brands and deals.Jake Kennedy

Word History

First Known Use

1998, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of landing page was in 1998

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“Landing page.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landing%20page. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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