airport

/ˈɛrpɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A place where aircraft take off and land, especially one with facilities for handling and repairing them.

“The passengers were greeted by the bustling atmosphere of the airport as they arrived for their international flight.”

2. noun

A place or area from which a particular activity or field of study is pursued.

“She is a leading expert in the field of climate science, and her research is based in a state-of-the-art airport for her field’s unique needs.”

3. noun

A place of departure or starting point.

“The airport of life is often viewed as the beginning of a person’s journey.”

Synonyms

  • aerodrome
  • airbase

Antonyms

  • destination