as in airfield
a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and a terminal the airport nearest us has plane service on only one major airline

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Recent Examples of airport The San Diego airport has only recorded 1.34 inches of precipitation since the rainy season began on Oct. 1. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 The club’s founders, the Japanese conglomerate Cornes & Company, spent years searching for a spot that offered seclusion, drama, and quick access to Tokyo and nearby airports. Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025 With this rollout, Amazon One has made its biggest leap yet—moving from retail, stadiums, and airports into healthcare and improving patient experience. Roger Dooley, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airport

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“Airport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airport. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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