Airport Meaning
/ˈɛə.pɔːt/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
nameA census-designated place in Stanislaus County, California, United States.
Sentence Examples
You needn't have hurried to the airport.
Where can I get a shuttle bus at the airport?
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We arrived at the ____ two hours early to check our bags.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We need to be at the ____ two hours before our flight departs.
Word Origin & History
From air + port.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In the Indianapolis airport, for example, travelers spend an average of 94 minutes in the terminal and presecurity areas before boarding their flights."
— 1999, Marc J. Dollinger, Entrepreneurship: strategies and resources:
"Because of this, and contrary to popular belief, British airports primarily act as giant wealth extractors, transporting our richest citizens out of the country as often as possible to take their money overseas."
— 23 June 2018, “Heathrow expansion to mainly benefit wealthy frequent fliers, research finds”, in The Independent:
"With more people than ever flying, cities around the world are building new airports and upgrading old terminals to create facilities capable of handling tens of millions of passengers. […] The world’s favorite airport and Asian mega-hub, Singapore Changi, is eagerly working towards opening its new Jewel and Terminal 5."
— 2018 December 6, Matt Falcus, “16 new airports and terminals we can’t wait to fly into”, in CNN, archived from the original on 25 Apr 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We arrived at the ____ two hours early to check our bags.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We need to be at the ____ two hours before our flight departs.