landlocked UK /ˈlændlɒkt/US /ˈlændlɑkt/ adjective3 •Of a country, region, etc., surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).Switzerland is landlocked and obviously will never be a great sea power and must always trade overland. •(US) Of a property or parcel, surrounded by other property and having no access to a public road.An easement of necessity, said the court, may be provided when property is landlocked and the owner needs access to that property from a public highway. — 2005 •Living in freshwater, such as landlocked salmon.