Airport (Noun)
Meaning
An airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The small town's airport consisted of a single terminal and a tarmac that could accommodate small private planes.
- As I watched, a massive jumbo jet taxied down the runway of the busy airport, preparing for takeoff.
- Large airport hubs like this one usually have multiple terminals and extensive amenities for travelers.
- The airport had recently expanded its international flights, creating a new concourse to handle the increased traffic.
- Our tiny airport at home had a single security scanner and a small café that only served coffee and snacks.