airport
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/ˈɛrˌpɔrt/
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A place where passenger planes take off and land.
Examples
Is the airport far from the city?
Our flight left from a small airport.
The bus goes directly to the airport.
She met her brother at the airport.
We reached the airport two hours early.
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Examples
We reached the airport two hours early.
Is the airport far from the city?
She met her brother at the airport.
The bus goes directly to the airport.
Our flight left from a small airport.
FAQ
What happens at an airport?
Aircraft take off and land there, and passengers start or finish flights.
Is an airport the same as a train station?
No. Airports serve aircraft; train stations serve trains.
Yes. You can say one airport or several airports.
What is an airport terminal?
It is the building where passengers check in, wait, and board flights.
Yes. Some serve only a small number of flights.
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