The terminal
Example: Terminal is building where passengers depart or arrive
Definition
"The terminal" is a building or facility at an airport, bus station, or port where passengers begin or end their journeys, often providing services such as ticketing, waiting areas, and baggage handling.
Etymology
The term "the terminal" derives from the Latin word 'terminus,' meaning 'boundary' or 'end point.' It was adopted in English to describe places marking the end or beginning of travel routes, like train or bus terminals, and later airports.
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"The terminal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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