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Definition of airport

airport

/ˈɛər.pɔːrt/
air · port
Plural:airports
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• noun

1

A complex of runways, terminals, and maintenance buildings built for the takeoff, landing, and servicing of commercial aircraft and the processing of passengers and cargo.

Example

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our international flight to clear security and customs."

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• Nearby Words

airplane
airplant
airplay
airport
airpower
airproof
airprox

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining 'air' and 'port', modeled directly on 'seaport' to describe a harbor for aircraft.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airport. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airport
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