airport

noun

air·​port ˈer-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce airport (audio)
: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal

Examples of airport in a Sentence

the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. 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 See All Example Sentences for airport

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airport was in 1902

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“Airport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airport. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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airport

noun
air·​port ˈa(ə)r-ˌpōrt How to pronounce airport (audio)
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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