AIRDROME

airport, airdrome, aerodrome, drome

(noun) an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

airdrome (plural airdromes)

A location where aircraft are operated, usually having a runway and maintenance facilities.

Synonyms

• airfield, landing field, aerodrome

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.

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