Transcription
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- [air-drohm]
- /ˈɛərˌdroʊm/
- /ˈeə.drəʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [air-drohm]
- /ˈɛərˌdroʊm/
Definitions of airdrome word
- countable noun airdrome An airdrome is a place or area where small aircraft can land and take off. 3
- noun airdrome the physical facilities of an air base, excluding personnel 3
- noun airdrome an airport; aerodrome 3
- noun airdrome a landing field for airplanes that has extensive buildings, equipment, shelters, etc.; airport. 1
- noun airdrome An airport. 1
- noun airdrome A location where aircraft are operated, usually having a runway and maintenance facilities. 0
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Origin of airdrome
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; air1 + -drome
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Parts of speech for Airdrome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
airdrome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
airdrome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for airdrome
noun airdrome
- runway — a way along which something runs.
- installation — something installed, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use.
- strip — to cut, tear, or form into strips.
- hangar — a shed or shelter.
- home plate — the base at which the batter stands and which a base runner must reach safely in order to score a run, typically a five-sided slab of whitened rubber set at ground level at the front corner of the diamond.
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