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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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The second project also involves the building of an all-season road, about 140 miles, in Nunavut that would provide access to a proposed deep water port and aerodrome on the Arctic Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

An investigation has been launched into the death of a skydiver at an aerodrome in Kent.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

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

“Our prisoner has not yet elaborated on her own role as a wireless operator at the aerodrome at Maidsend.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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