airfield

noun

air·​field ˈer-ˌfēld How to pronounce airfield (audio)
Synonyms of airfieldnext
: an area of land from which aircraft operate: such as
a
b

Examples of airfield in a Sentence

the passenger jet made an emergency landing at an abandoned airfield
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The outdoor terrace is the centerpiece of the redesign, providing sweeping views of the downtown skyline and active airfield. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 But historic satellite imagery showed little activity at the airfield in the years following that demonstration. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026 Developer Guy van Rooyen is promising high-end swank, with two new restaurants and a bar, three event spaces, close to three dozen hotel rooms – and plenty of window seats to watch the airfield. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026 Other military targets have included military airfields and fighter jets, according to CENTCOM. ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airfield

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airfield was in 1919

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“Airfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfield. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

airfield

noun
air·​field ˈa(ə)r-ˌfēld How to pronounce airfield (audio)
ˈe(ə)r-
1
: the landing field of an airport
2

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