airport
word
/ˈɛɹˌpɔɹt/
AIR-port
/ˈeəpɔːt/
AIR-pawt
Definition
A place where airplanes take off, land, and carry passengers or goods. It usually includes terminals, runways, and services for travelers.
Usage & Nuances
'Airport' is a general everyday word. Common collocations are 'go to the airport', 'arrive at the airport', 'airport security', 'airport terminal', and 'airport shuttle'. Do not confuse it with 'airfield', which is more technical and often smaller.
Spanish: aeropuertoPortuguese (BR): aeroportoPortuguese (PT): aeroportoChinese (Simplified): 机场Chinese (Traditional): 機場Hindi: हवाई अड्डाArabic: مطارBengali: বিমানবন্দরRussian: аэропортJapanese: 空港Vietnamese: sân bayKorean: 공항Turkish: havaalanıUrdu: ہوائی اڈہIndonesian: bandara
Example Sentences
We are at the airport now.
basic
Her dad drove her to the airport.
basic
The airport is very busy in summer.
basic
Let's get to the airport early so we don't have to rush.
natural
I left my charger at the airport, and now my phone is almost dead.
natural
The line at airport security was longer than our flight.
natural