: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
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the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2025
The stress of getting to your airport gate on time, coupled with the excitement of getting to your destination, can cause even the most seasoned of travelers to fumble at security checkpoints.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
After a series of air travel incidents, including recent disruptions at a busy New Jersey airport, Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, has sought to blame the previous administration for issues plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 17 May 2025
According to court records, Christian has three other cases pending including the charges filed against him when he was arrested at the airport.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 May 2025
The stress of getting to your airport gate on time, coupled with the excitement of getting to your destination, can cause even the most seasoned of travelers to fumble at security checkpoints.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
After a series of air travel incidents, including recent disruptions at a busy New Jersey airport, Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, has sought to blame the previous administration for issues plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Linda Qiu, New York Times, 17 May 2025
According to court records, Christian has three other cases pending including the charges filed against him when he was arrested at the airport.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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“Airport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airport. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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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
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