NYT Dictionary

AIRPORT

/ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/
NounAIR-portair-port · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From air + port.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

airfieldaerodromeairdromedromefieldheliportislandlandingport

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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