noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.
2. 2
   a place where planes take off and land wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

landing fieldaerodromeairdromeairportfieldflying field

Example

More examples

"The airfield on the island is now covered with weeds."

Etymology

From air + field.

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