airport

noun

air·​port ˈer-ˌpȯrt 

: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal

Synonyms of airport

• airfield
• aerodrome

Examples of airport in a Sentence

the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline

Recent Examples on the Web

Working in and around airports also gave me a different perspective on what can make a long day of flying easier, from organizing your belongings to keeping essentials always within reach. — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

After booking your reservation, an on-site concierge will reach out to coordinate classes, excursions, and even expedited VIP airport service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

The conflict began on Wednesday when Tigrayan forces and their allies seized three local airports and launched attacks against federal troops in Afar and Amhara. — Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

But when her character — saucy British writer Constance Clavinger — turns out to be a handful (getting drunk at the airport bar, for starters), Homer struggles to get her to the school on time. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing airport

• airport code

Rhymes for airport

• abort
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort
• extort

Kids Definition

airport

noun

air·​port ˈa(ə)r-ˌpōrt 

ˈe(ə)r-, 

-ˌpȯrt

: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal