Drome

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The crab plover, Dromas ardeola, of North Africa. obsolete
  2. 2
    Alternative form of 'drome (“aerodrome”). alt-of, alternative, informal

    "We then put on flying suits and boots to be driven to the plane – planes being widely dispersed around the drome in case of attack."

  3. 3
    an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo wordnet

Synonyms

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-oryaerodromeairdromeairportairport

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"We then put on flying suits and boots to be driven to the plane – planes being widely dispersed around the drome in case of attack."

Etymology

From French, from Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “running”). Doublet of dromos.

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crab plover

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