airport

¹ American  

[air-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈɛərˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

1. a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, especially one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.

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airport ² American  

[air-pawrt, -pohrt] / ˈɛərˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt /

noun

Nautical.

1. a porthole designed to be opened to the outside air.

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airport British  

/ ˈɛəˌpɔːt /

noun

1. a landing and taking-off area for civil aircraft, usually with surfaced runways and aircraft maintenance and passenger facilities

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Etymology

Origin of airport¹

1915–20; air ¹ + port ¹, on the model of seaport

Origin of airport²

First recorded in 1780–90; air ¹ + port ⁴

Example Sentences

Edinburgh Airport says it is working to resume normal services after the site was evacuated due to reports of potentially suspicious items.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The American Association of Airport Executives should educate the media and members of Congress on the vital role of landing fees as an airport revenue source.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Corey Feldman was rushed to an L.A. hospital after his plane arrived at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The Buochs Airport at the foot of the mountain can also take private jets and helicopters.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

When Bobby’s plane touched down at Reykjavik Airport, and he stepped on the tarmac, he didn’t kneel down and kiss the ground—at least, not literally.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Related Words

• airfield
• airstrip
• installation
• runway