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airstrip

4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for airstrip, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A basic runway for aircraft, usually without a terminal or major facilities.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

landing strip aerodrome

How to use airstrip

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a grass airstrip a private airstrip land on an airstrip

Etymology

From air + strip, describing a bare strip of ground cleared for takeoff and landing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “airstrip” mean?

The word “airstrip” means a basic runway for aircraft, usually without a terminal or major facilities. In plain terms, a simple stretch of land used as a runway, much more basic than a full airport.

How do you pronounce “airstrip”?

“Airstrip” is pronounced EH-uhst-rihp (/ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “airstrip” in a sentence?

Here is “airstrip” used in a sentence: “The small plane landed on a dirt airstrip near the village.”

What part of speech is “airstrip”?

“Airstrip” is a noun.

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