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airport

[air-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈɛərˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /
NOUN
center for transportation by air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
airfield airstrip installation runway
STRONG
airdrome hangar heliport strip
WEAK
aerodome helipad home plate landing strip

Example Sentences

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Abandoned at the airport with nothing but a leash and a lot of confusion, a young goldendoodle has landed on the couch of the officer who rescued him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

From the airport lounge to roundabouts dotting Benin's economic capital Cotonou, images of his smiling face framed by his round glasses have been prominent for weeks.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Delta said that travel demand remained strong in March, despite the airport chaos caused by the partial government shutdown and higher fares stemming from the Iran conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"We won't be able to buy a sandwich at the airport for that, and we're going to be stuck here until we can fly tomorrow," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Luckily, with travelers from around the world, the airport gave her plenty of places to blend in.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti