Noun: landfall 'land,fol
- The first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water)
"The crew's excitement grew as they anticipated landfall"
- The seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
"The sailors cheered as they made landfall after weeks at sea"
Derived forms: landfalls
Type of: coast, seacoast, sea-coast, seashore, sighting
Encyclopedia: Landfall, Minnesota