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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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Almost all main airport runways were built aligned, as best as they could, with historical average winds.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney airport on 7 April, and was released from jail on bail on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

And jeers to Air France for multiple fits when trying to check in online and at the airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Once an airport expresses interest in the SPP, the most airport management can do is hope TSA does its job in selecting a competent contractor on the airport’s behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Waiting at the airport were two black SUVs with Disney logos, and thirty minutes later, they pulled up in front of the Magic Kingdom.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty