aerodrome

noun

aero·​drome ˈer-ə-ˌdrōm 

chiefly British

: airfield

Synonyms of aerodrome

• airfield
• airport

Examples of aerodrome in a Sentence

landed at the aerodrome in Surrey, south of London

Recent Examples on the Web

For a unique view of the area, go to the local aerodrome and take a flight on a vintage plane. — Fiona Kerr, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021

Fifty-seven-year-old Keiron Beau James Hedges was charged with one count of threatening to destroy, damage, or endanger the safety of a Commonwealth aerodrome. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

Ukraine begged former President Joe Biden and German leaders to no avail to provide long range missiles that could hit distant Russian aerodromes and eliminate strategic bombers at the source. — Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 7 June 2025

Ukraine begged former President Joe Biden and German leaders to no avail to provide long-range missiles that could hit distant Russian aerodromes and eliminate strategic bombers at the source. — Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

aero- + -drome

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aerodrome

• acrosome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome
• monochrome

Kids Definition

aerodrome

noun

aero·​drome ˈar-ə-ˌdrōm 

ˈer-

British

: airport, airfield