noun
airport
A place where aircraft take off and land, with facilities for travelers or cargo.
A shuttle carries travelers from the airport to downtown hotels.
Etymology
Air identifies flight, while port extends the idea of a harbor or transport terminal. An airport serves aircraft as a seaport serves ships, providing a place for arrivals and departures.
More examples
- We arrived at the airport two hours before departure.
- Fog delayed flights at several nearby airports.
- The new airport has separate passenger and cargo terminals.
Forms
airport · airports
Similar words
- airfield
- May lack the passenger facilities found at an airport.
- terminal
- Names a building within an airport rather than the entire site.