airport

/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.

Similar words

airfield
air terminal

Meanings

Place for air travel

noun
travel
neutral
A place with runways and buildings where aircraft take off and land and passengers begin or end flights.

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.

Similar words

Etymology

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.

Is airport countable?

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.

Can an airport be small?

Yes. Some serve only a small number of flights.

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