airfield
noun
Simple meaning
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.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehrfeeldSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛɹfild
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
aviation
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.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (aviation) 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.
Used this way, airfield is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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An airfield that functions in a subsidiary capacity.
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Synonyms
Sense: open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft
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