noun

airstrip

EH-uhst-rihp

Airstrip (noun) means a basic runway for aircraft, usually without a terminal or major facilities. Example: “The small plane landed on a dirt airstrip near the village.”

noun

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

"The small plane landed on a dirt airstrip near the village."

How to Use Airstrip

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA simple stretch of land used as a runway, much more basic than a full airport.

Common pairings

a grass airstrip a private airstrip land on an airstrip

Word Forms

airstrips plural

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Etymology

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

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.