airport

noun

air·​port ˈer-ˌpȯrt 

: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal

Synonyms of airport

• airfield
• aerodrome

Examples of airport in a Sentence

the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline

Recent Examples on the Web

In Lagos, sourcing a sizable Uber for luggage can be tricky; transport to and from the airport can be arranged at a (costly) premium. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026

Hosford, the security director at International SOS, suggests travelers stay flexible with travel dates, check fares at nearby airports and set alerts for price drops. —Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026

For example, at a typical airport or corporate drop-off, chauffeurs would get out and open the door for the client. —Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026

Despite the ongoing uncertainty, some airports have resumed operations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and King Khalid International near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. —Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for airport

• abort
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• distort
• escort
• exhort
• extort
• forecourt

Kids Definition

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