runway
Runway (noun) means a paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing. Example: “The plane taxied to the runway and waited for clearance.”
How to use runway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strip for planes to take off/land, a fashion-show catwalk, or (in business) how long a company's money will last.
Word forms
runways plural
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Etymology
Formed from run + way.
Synonyms
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What does “runway” mean?
The word “runway” means a paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing. In plain terms, a strip for planes to take off/land, a fashion-show catwalk, or (in business) how long a company's money will last.
How do you pronounce “runway”?
“Runway” is pronounced RUHN-way (/ˈɹʌnweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “runway” in a sentence?
Here is “runway” used in a sentence: “The plane taxied to the runway and waited for clearance.”
What is another word for “runway”?
Words with a similar meaning to “runway” include airstrip.
What part of speech is “runway”?
“Runway” is a noun.
Is “runway” a common word?
“Runway” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “runway” have?
“Runway” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.
What is the difference between a runway and a taxiway at an airport?
A runway is the paved strip aircraft use specifically for taking off and landing. A taxiway is a separate path connecting the runway to terminals, hangars, and parking areas, allowing aircraft to move around on the ground.
What is the difference between a runway and a catwalk in fashion?
Both refer to the narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show. "Runway" is the more common term in American English, while "catwalk" is often preferred in British English.
What is the difference between a runway and an airstrip?
A runway is the specific paved strip used for takeoff and landing, usually part of a larger airport. An airstrip is typically a simpler, smaller, or more basic landing strip, sometimes unpaved and without extensive facilities.