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- [air-feeld]
- /ˈɛərˌfild/
- /ˈeə.fiːld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [air-feeld]
- /ˈɛərˌfild/
Definitions of airfield word
- countable noun airfield An airfield is an area of ground where aircraft take off and land. It is smaller than an airport. 3
- noun airfield a landing and taking-off area for aircraft, usually with permanent buildings 3
- noun airfield a field where aircraft can take off and land; specif., the landing field of an airport, usually a military field 3
- noun airfield a level area, usually equipped with hard-surfaced runways, on which airplanes take off and land. 1
- noun airfield An area of land set aside for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft. 1
- noun airfield aircraft runway area 1
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Origin of airfield
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; air1 + field
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Parts of speech for Airfield
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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airfield popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
airfield usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for airfield
noun airfield
- 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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