airport

¹

[air-pawrt, -pohrt]

noun

1. a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, especially one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.

airport

²

[air-pawrt, -pohrt]

noun

Nautical.

1. a porthole designed to be opened to the outside air.

airport

/ ˈɛəˌpɔːt /

noun

1. a landing and taking-off area for civil aircraft, usually with surfaced runways and aircraft maintenance and passenger facilities

Word History and Origins

Origin of airport¹

1915–20; air ¹ + port ¹, on the model of seaport

Origin of airport²

First recorded in 1780–90; air ¹ + port ⁴

Example Sentences

When the reconstruction project is complete the sign will be relocated to ensure “compatibility with the new road designs and integrated into the broader improvements planned for the area,” according to airport officials.

From Los Angeles Times

Spirit Airlines is canceling flight services in 12 U.S. cities, including all airports in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike today, the welcome at the airport was understated, devoid of the pomp and circumstance NFL players now receive.

From Los Angeles Times

As is the case for almost all their foreign assignments, other than a pre-match stroll on matchday, all Wales' players and staff will see of this country is a hotel, a stadium and an airport.

From BBC

This is the latest tech update from the supermarket since its trial of giant trolley scales at a store in Gateshead led to some shoppers comparing it to airport security.

From BBC

Related Words

• airfield 
• airstrip 
• installation 
• runway