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airdrome

American  
[air-drohm] / ˈɛərˌdroʊm /

noun

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


airdrome British  
/ ˈɛəˌdrəʊm /

noun

  1. the US name for aerodrome

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Etymology

Origin of airdrome

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

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McDonald's is now the sixth most valuable brand in the world, with a market capitalization of more than $77 billion Patrick McDonald opened the Airdrome restaurant in Monrovia, , in 1937.

From Inc • Feb. 28, 2011

During those fretful days when two Germans and an Irishman bent over maps in the mess hall of Baldonnel Airdrome, little did they reck the possible consequences of their flight.

From Time Magazine Archive

On the ground, at Moscow Central Airdrome, 32 other shockworkers were waiting their turn to go up.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week Australians went wild with joy when their own idol, Wing Commander Charles Kingsford-Smith, landed his Avro Avian Southern Cross Jr. at Port Darwin ten days after leaving Heston Airdrome, north of London.

From Time Magazine Archive

Other aircraft are usually met by the Airdrome Officer, who is appointed for one day only, and acts as the Base Commander's representative.

From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense