spaceport

noun

space·​port ˈspās-ˌpȯrt 

: an installation for testing and launching spacecraft

Examples of spaceport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Specifically, it will be strengthened against small drone attacks; this will be part of a larger program to overhaul security at many of the nation’s spaceports. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

China carried out four launches in quick succession, starting Tuesday, using its Jiuquan and Hainan spaceports and a maritime mission from the East China Sea, Space News reports. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

The first-ever spaceport could join the moon’s orbit in the next 20 years, increasing space traffic. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

Rocket components are transported by cargo ship across the Atlantic to Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, well-located for missions to geostationary orbit. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spaceport

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort

Kids Definition

spaceport

noun

space·​port ˈspā-ˌspō(ə)rt 

-ˌspȯ(ə)rt

: a place for testing and launching spacecraft