airport
An airport is a large area of land where airplanes take off and land. It usually includes buildings called terminals where passengers wait, check in their luggage, and go through security.
Examples
3 of 5I am going to the airport to meet my sister.
I am going to the airport to meet my sister.
The city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
The city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
See you at the airport!
See you at the airport!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of it as a 'port' (like a seaport for ships) but for things in the 'air'.
Quick Quiz
We need to arrive at the _______ two hours before our flight.
Correct!
The correct answer is: airport
Examples
I am going to the airport to meet my sister.
everydayI am going to the airport to meet my sister.
The city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
formalThe city council plans to expand the international airport next year.
See you at the airport!
informalSee you at the airport!
The airport serves as a critical hub for global logistics and trade.
academicThe airport serves as a critical hub for global logistics and trade.
Our meeting is at the airport lounge before our flight.
businessOur meeting is at the airport lounge before our flight.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
airport tax
airport tax
duty-free at the airport
duty-free at the airport
airport transfer
airport transfer
Often Confused With
An airport is the location or building complex, whereas an airplane is the vehicle that flies through the air.
Usage Notes
Use the preposition 'at' when referring to the airport as a location or point in space. Use 'to' when expressing movement toward it.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often forget the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific airport. They also occasionally confuse the place (airport) with the vehicle (airplane).
Memory Tip
Think of it as a 'port' (like a seaport for ships) but for things in the 'air'.
Word Origin
A compound word combining 'air' (from Greek aer) and 'port' (from Latin portus), appearing in the early 20th century as aviation became a public service.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Major international airports are often seen as global hubs where diverse cultures and nationalities intersect for short periods.
Quick Quiz
We need to arrive at the _______ two hours before our flight.
Correct!
The correct answer is: airport
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
More travel words
luggage
A2Luggage refers to the bags, suitcases, and containers that hold a traveler's personal belongings. It is an uncountable noun used to describe the collective items one carries while moving from one place to another.
vacation
A2A vacation is a specific period of time during which you do not go to work or school and instead rest or travel. It is commonly used to describe a trip taken for pleasure or relaxation away from home.
ticket
A1A ticket is a small piece of paper or an electronic record that shows you have paid for a journey or an event. It gives you the legal right to travel on public transport or enter a building like a cinema or stadium.
hotel
A1A hotel is a building where travelers pay for a room to sleep in and often for meals. It provides temporary accommodation for people away from home, ranging from simple rooms to luxury suites.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free