The departure hall
Example: Departure hall area where passengers wait before boarding
Definition
"The departure hall" is a designated area in an airport where passengers gather and wait before boarding their flights. It typically contains check-in counters, security checkpoints, seating areas, and various amenities to accommodate travelers before departure.
Etymology
The phrase "the departure hall" combines 'departure,' derived from the Old French 'departir,' meaning to divide or separate, with 'hall,' from Old English 'heall,' meaning a large room or building. Together, they describe a space specifically meant for passengers preparing to leave on a flight.
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"The departure hall" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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