airdrome

[ air-drohm ]

noun

1. a landing field for airplanes that has extensive buildings, equipment, shelters, etc.; airport.

airdrome

/ ˈɛəˌdrəʊm /

noun

1. the US name for aerodrome

Word History and Origins

Origin of airdrome¹

First recorded in 1915–20; air ¹ + -drome

Example Sentences

We will always have one plane in the airdrome waiting for such service.

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Bill landed his plane on the airdrome and was glad to be back at the base.

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Bruce, you will leave with your Flight when you have straightened up the airdrome.

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Smith taxied across the airdrome and the plane was soon in the air.

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The lights here on the airdrome will be sufficient to land by.

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Related Words

• airfield
• airstrip
• installation
• runway