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aerodrome

noun

ˈer-ə-ˌdrōm

Definition of aerodrome

chiefly British

as in airfield

a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and a terminal landed at the aerodrome in Surrey, south of London

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Recent Examples of aerodrome 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 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 Its population — estimated at 18 in 2019 — consists only of Norwegian military personnel who operate its military aerodrome and meteorological station. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for aerodrome

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After several of the most dramatic strikes—against Russian oil refineries, military airfields, weapons factories—President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the company and its engineers.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
County Board members said there is a difference between large airplanes with sophisticated instruments and licensed pilots versus a small airfield with pilots of various degrees of experience, some who are just learning to fly.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

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Thunderstorms caused flight delays at New York City area airports on Saturday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Its most dramatic outdoor feature is said to be the highest open-air public observation deck at any Chinese airport, giving travelers a rare chance to step outside and watch aircraft moving across the runways below.

— Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026

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