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Definition of airbase
airbase
/ˈɛərˌbeɪs/
air · base
Plural:airbases
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• noun
1
A permanent operational airfield and headquarters used for the stationing, maintenance, and support of military aircraft and personnel.
Example
"The cargo planes landed at the regional airbase to deliver emergency medical supplies after the storm."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airbase. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airbase