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aerodrome

American  
[air-uh-drohm] / ˈɛər əˌdroʊm /

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. airdrome.


aerodrome British  
/ ˈɛərəˌdrəʊm, ˈɛəˌdrəʊm /

noun

  1. a landing area, esp for private aircraft, that is usually smaller than an airport

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Etymology

Origin of aerodrome

First recorded in 1905–10; aero- + -drome

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After the fire broke out, orange flames burned a hole through the sheeting that covers the venue, which is in a former aerodrome.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

The party has several very local policies including moving the Ports of Auckland further north and developing an aerodrome in a small town in the north of the North Island.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

The latest mask is meant especially for those exercising or staying active and are outfitted with an aerodrome shape so they don’t cling to your face and provide enough air flow to breathe heavily.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2021

An aerodrome and a polytechnic are in the works.

From The Guardian • Sep. 11, 2017

The aerodrome was so spanking new that the mechanics there were happy to have an extra pair of capable hands around.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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