Definition of planetfall in English:
planetfall
noun ˈplanɪtfɔːlˈplanətˌfôl
mass noun(chiefly in science fiction) a landing or arrival on a planet after a journey through space.
Example sentencesExamples
- Locke would provide those before they made planetfall.
- You know, I only just made planetfall a few hours ago.
- I for one, don't want to still be on this ship, if it makes planetfall.
- This depicts the DOMA forces making planetfall.
- ‘When the Doctor's team made planetfall they discovered that the ruins were the remains of a technologically advanced civilization,’ he continued.
- All freighters currently en route between worlds are exempt from this fine until their next planetfall, but any ship that launches toward another PA-member world will be required to carry mail to its next destination.
Origin
1940s: from planet + -fall, on the pattern of landfall.