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airport
noun air·port \ˈer-ˌpȯrt\
: a place where aircraft land and take off and where there are buildings for passengers to wait in and for aircraft to be sheltered
Full Definition of AIRPORT
: a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
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First Known Use of AIRPORT
1902
Rhymes with AIRPORT
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AIRPORT Defined for Kids
airport
noun air·port \ˈer-ˌpȯrt\
Definition of AIRPORT for Kids
: a place where aircraft land and take off and where there are usually buildings for passengers to wait in and for aircraft and equipment to be kept
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