Plain English Meaning
How far the airplane travels along the runway from the moment the wheels first touch down until it slows to a stop or turns off.
Full Definition
The distance from the point at which the airplane touches down on the runway to the point at which it can be brought to a stop, or exit the runway.
Context Anchor
Used when discussing landings, runway length, stopping distance, and aircraft landing performance.
Derivation
"Roll" here refers to the wheels rolling along the runway after touchdown. It is not about rolling motion in the air (banking). The landing roll is simply the rolling phase of a .