English · Travel & Places
airport
/ˈeə.pɔːt/
[/ˈeə.pɔːt/]
place for flights
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where aircraft take off and land and passengers board planes.
Example
They arrived at the airport three hours early to be sure they would not miss their flight.
They arrived at the airport three hours early to be sure they would not miss their flight.
Etymology
A compound of 'air' and 'port' (a harbour), coined in the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
A central word for air travel.