The airport lounge
Example: Airport lounge offers waiting area with extra comfort
Definition
"The airport lounge" is a designated area within an airport that provides travelers with a comfortable space to relax, often offering amenities such as seating, refreshments, and Wi-Fi, typically accessible to certain passengers like frequent flyers or those holding premium tickets.
Etymology
The term "the airport lounge" combines 'airport,' derived from the words 'air' and 'port,' indicating a place where aircraft land and take off, and 'lounge,' which originates from the Old French 'longer,' meaning to recline or rest. Did you know that lounges became popular in airports as a way to offer travelers a more pleasant waiting experience away from the busy terminals?
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"The airport lounge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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