Aerodrome

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərəˌdroʊm/

Definitions of aerodrome

noun aerodrome - a term used to refer to an airport or airfield where aircraft can take off and land

Example Sentences

A1 The aerodrome is where airplanes take off and land.

A2 The small town had a quaint aerodrome that served as a local airport.

B1 The aerodrome was bustling with activity as planes prepared for departure.

B2 The military aerodrome was heavily guarded to protect against any potential threats.

C1 The aerodrome's runway was undergoing renovations to accommodate larger aircraft.

C2 The aerodrome's control tower oversaw the smooth operation of incoming and outgoing flights.

Examples of aerodrome in a Sentence

formal The new aerodrome will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for both passengers and aircraft.

informal Let's meet at the aerodrome before our flight takes off.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening at the aerodrome tonight.

figurative His mind was like a busy aerodrome, constantly filled with thoughts taking off and landing.

Grammatical Forms of aerodrome

• plural: aerodromes
• comparative: more aerodrome
• superlative: most aerodrome
• present tense: aerodrome
• future tense: will aerodrome
• perfect tense: has aerodromed
• continuous tense: is aerodroming
• singular: aerodrome
• positive degree: aerodrome
• infinitive: to aerodrome
• gerund: aerodroming
• participle: aerodromed

Origin and Evolution of aerodrome

First Known Use: 1873 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aerodrome' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'dromos' meaning 'runway or course'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a military airfield or airport, the term 'aerodrome' has evolved to encompass any location where aircraft can take off, land, and be serviced.