: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
Synonyms of airport
Examples of airport in a Sentence
the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline
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The recent government shutdown forced the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 high-traffic airports nationwide, including five in California.
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The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 44, was seen exiting a Delta Airlines flight in the Atlanta airport, accompanied by law enforcement.
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Their absences forced delays at airports across the country and led the government to order airlines to cut some of their flights at 40 busy airports.
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Sacbee.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Everlane’s understated, elegant pieces are perfect for travelers who want simple, timeless style without fuss—ideal for layering on flights or dressing up casual airport outfits.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 44, was seen exiting a Delta Airlines flight in the Atlanta airport, accompanied by law enforcement.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
Their absences forced delays at airports across the country and led the government to order airlines to cut some of their flights at 40 busy airports.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Airport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airport. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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