airstrip

air·strip

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [air-strip]
- /ˈɛərˌstrɪp/
- /ˈeə.strɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-strip]
- /ˈɛərˌstrɪp/

Definitions of airstrip word

countable noun airstrip An airstrip is a stretch of land which has been cleared so that aircraft can take off and land. 3
noun airstrip a cleared area for the landing and taking off of aircraft; runway 3
noun airstrip a hard-surfaced area, as at an airhead, adapted for use as a temporary airplane runway 3
noun airstrip a small landing field having only one runway. 1
noun airstrip a temporary or auxiliary aircraft runway. 1
noun airstrip A strip of ground set aside for the takeoff and landing of aircraft. 1

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Origin of airstrip

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; air1 + strip2

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Parts of speech for Airstrip

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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airstrip popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for airstrip

noun airstrip

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.

All 31 Synonyms of airstrip