Thesaurus results for AERODROME

aerodrome

noun

ˈer-ə-ˌdrōm

Definition of aerodrome

chiefly British

as in airfield

a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and a terminal landed at the aerodrome in Surrey, south of London

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Recent Examples of aerodrome Ukraine begged former President Joe Biden and German leaders to no avail to provide long-range missiles that could hit distant Russian aerodromes and eliminate strategic bombers at the source. — Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025 Ukraine begged former President Joe Biden and German leaders to no avail to provide long range missiles that could hit distant Russian aerodromes and eliminate strategic bombers at the source. — Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 7 June 2025 Its population — estimated at 18 in 2019 — consists only of Norwegian military personnel who operate its military aerodrome and meteorological station. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025 For a unique view of the area, go to the local aerodrome and take a flight on a vintage plane. — Fiona Kerr, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for aerodrome

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The community will also include a bilingual K-12 private school, a 24-hour medical and wellness center, an organic farm, a private airfield, beach clubs, a racquet and field club, an equestrian center, and two championship golf courses.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
As the race has evolved, so have the security measures required to put more than 1,600 runners onto the airfield of one of the nation’s busiest airports.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of airfield

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This case is small enough for spontaneous games by the lake, in an airport lounge, or after a long lunch that stretches into sunset cocktails—even the simplest games deserve first-class treatment.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
And with this universal adapter compatible with over 200 countries, a few hours to kill in an international airport gets a little easier.

— Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

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