airstrip

noun

air·​strip ˈer-ˌstrip How to pronounce airstrip (audio)
: a runway without normal air base or airport facilities

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In the days leading up to the crash, Eugene took a group of hunters to an airstrip at St. Mary's, the report stated. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 July 2025 The article follows a Mennonite farmer who makes a deal with the Sinaloa Cartel to use his land as an airstrip to traffic cocaine after his wife becomes sick. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 July 2025 In the '60s, a hotel, golf course — and even an airstrip — were added. Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 18 July 2025 Similar to Alligator Alcatraz, Camp Blanding has an airstrip. Siena Duncan july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for airstrip

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airstrip was in 1911

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“Airstrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airstrip. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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airstrip

noun
air·​strip -ˌstrip How to pronounce airstrip (audio)
: a runway without normal air base or airport equipment

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