airport

air-port · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A complex of runways, buildings, and facilities for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft, with facilities for passengers.

  2. 2.

    The area or facility where one boards aircraft.

Forms

plural: airports

Phrases & expressions

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    airport security — Safety measures and screening at airports.
  • •
    international airport — An airport that handles flights between countries.
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    airport terminal — A building where passengers embark and disembark.
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    airport shuttle — Transportation to and from the airport.
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    airport lounge — A waiting area with amenities for travelers.

Related words

See also: airline, airplane, flight
Synonyms: aerodrome, airfield

Etymology

Compound of air + port (by analogy with seaport). First attested in the early 20th century as commercial aviation developed.