airport

English

/ˈɛə.pɔːt/, /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/

noun
Definitions
  • An 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.

Etymology

Compound from English air + English port (oporto).

Origin

English

port

Gloss

oporto

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