taxiway

[ tak-see-wey ]

noun

1. any surface area of an airport used for taxiing airplanes to and from a runway, parking apron, terminal, etc.

taxiway

/ ˈtæksɪˌweɪ /

noun

1. a marked path along which aircraft taxi to or from a runway, parking area, etc Also calledtaxi stripperitrack

Word History and Origins

Origin of taxiway¹

1930–35; taxi ( v. ) + way ¹

Related Words

• air base
• airfield
• airstrip