runway

noun

Definition of runwaynext
1
as in airstrip

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2
as in street

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Recent Examples of runway With nine books on the shelf and a seventh season of TV based on the eighth novel already in production, the runway for the series after that point remains a question for fans. — Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 As the craft headed down the runway, however, air-traffic control and a nearby witness noticed sparks flying from somewhere near the jet’s wheels. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 During takeoff, the plane overran the runway and burst into flames. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 This styling trick has already made its way off the runway, spotted on showgoers at Copenhagen Fashion Week. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for runway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runway
  1. airstrip
  2. street
  3. landing field
  4. road
  5. landing strip
  6. roadway
  7. lane
  8. thoroughfare
Noun
  • Luwi’s uncle Koiye used to take brain tissue and internal organs to a colonial aid post with an airstrip.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In the past, drug traffickers approached the community seeking to build a clandestine airstrip inside their territory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of airstrip
Noun
  • Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Office buildings and retail corridors emptied out, while San Francisco became emblematic of the challenges facing post-pandemic cities, such as an increase in street homelessness and a surge in petty crime.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of street
Noun
  • The teens were evaluated by medical personnel at a landing field before they were released, rescuers said.
    — Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
  • But thanks to Andrew Cuomo’s time as governor, the once awful Third World landing field in Queens now matches Fiorello the man in superlatives.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of landing field
Noun
  • This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Parts of the road broke off and some were evacuated from their homes.
    — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • Constructing Alligator Alcatraz Located on a remote landing strip surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve, about 6 miles north of Everglades National Park, Alligator Alcatraz sparked controversy from the beginning.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Those who don’t want to drive to Roy’s can actually fly into the desert landing strip behind the cafe (which was apparently one of California’s first airfields of any kind).
    — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Definition of landing strip
Noun
  • The city plans to move 600 feet of roadway farther inland next year to improve safety and reduce the effects of future erosion.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The roadway was closed for about six hours after the crash, according to police.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of roadway
Noun
  • Part of the road near Vista del Mar Park will go to one lane during non-peak hours.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Briton, an Olympic silver medallist and sixth fastest of all-time at this distance, held his nerve and form in the outside lane.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lane
Noun
  • The plan calls for increasing building density along major thoroughfares.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The organization recently put out new renderings of a state-of-the-art stadium that would be built on land near SeaWorld just off of I-4, the main thoroughfare through the Orlando area.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoroughfare

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