Search Dictionary
Definition of aerodrome

aerodrome

/ˈɛr.ə.droʊm/
aer · o · drome
Plural:aerodromes
JUMP TO:

aerodrome Lexical Profile

aerodrome Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A small airport or airfield, or any defined area on land or water intended to be used for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of aircraft.

Example

"The vintage biplane touched down smoothly on the grass runway of the rural aerodrome."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for aerodrome

Word Nuance & Usage

'Aerodrome' is the standard spelling in British, Canadian, and Australian English, whereas 'airdrome' is the older American variant; in modern usage, the term has been largely superseded by 'airfield' or 'airport', though it remains the official technical term in international aviation regulations.

• Nearby Words

aerobically
aerobicize
aerobics
aerodrome
aerodynamic
aerodynamically
aerodynamics

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French aérodrome, which was coined by combining Ancient Greek aēr ('air') and dromos ('course' or 'racecourse').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aerodrome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aerodrome
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.