Meaning & Definition of Airport in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A location where aircraft can take off and land, equipped with facilities for passenger and cargo transport.

  Example Sentence: The city’s airport is located just 10 miles from the downtown area.

• Definition: A complex of buildings and runways for the landing, takeoff, and maintenance of aircraft.

  Example Sentence: She arrived at the airport several hours early to ensure she wouldn't miss her flight.

• Definition: An air transport hub often comprising multiple terminals and services.

  Example Sentence: The international airport had numerous terminals, each serving different airlines.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'airport' combines 'air,' from Middle English 'air' (atmosphere) and 'port,' from Latin 'portus' (harbor).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• at the airport: referring to being present at an airport for travel purposes.
• airport security: the processes and regulations in place to ensure safety at airports.
• airport lounge: a waiting area at an airport that typically offers comfortable seating and amenities.

Translations

• Spanish: aeropuerto

• French: aéroport

• German: Flughafen

• Russian: аэропорт

Related Words

• runway: A strip of land at an airport where aircraft take off and land.

• terminal: A building where passengers gather to board aircraft and receive flights.

• hangar: A large structure for storing aircraft.

Slang Meanings of airport

• Meaning: The friendly skies

  Example Sentence: Traveling through the friendly skies is always an adventure.

• Meaning: Tarmac

  Example Sentence: We waited on the tarmac for an hour before taking off.