The airport
Example: Airport serves as hub for air travel operations
Definition
"The airport" refers to a designated area where aircraft such as airplanes take off, land, and are maintained. It serves as a hub for air travel operations, including passenger boarding, cargo handling, and various support services.
Etymology
The term "the airport" combines 'air,' from Old English 'ær' meaning the atmosphere or sky, and 'port,' from Latin 'portus,' meaning a harbor or gate. Together, they describe a place serving as a gateway for air transportation, evolving as air travel became widespread in the 20th century.
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"The airport" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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