Thesaurus results for AERODROMES

aerodromes

noun

plural of aerodrome, chiefly British

as in airfields

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 aerodromes The former often requires irregular cargo like radar systems, missile launchers, helicopters, engineering gear, bridge-laying equipment, etc, delivered to areas with no existing aerodromes. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

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There are daily reports of civilian casualties deep inside Russia from Ukrainian drone strikes aimed at refineries, military plants, and airfields.

— Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2026
The flights covered multiple airfields and procedures, offering a broader range of conditions than a single-aircraft demonstration.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of airfields

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There were stories of harassment of returning veterans in the airports.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
That was followed by the endorsement from the union Unite Here Local 11, a major player in city politics, which represents hospitality workers at airports and in hotels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

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