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aerodrome

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ.ɛ.ɾɔ.ˈdɾɔ.mu/medium

a·e·ro·dró·mo

Definition

An area of flat ground with facilities for the takeoff, landing, and maneuvering of aircraft.
The small aerodrome is mainly used by recreational aircraft.
The military aviation used the abandoned aerodrome for exercises.
Common collocations
airfieldmilitary airfieldlanding field

Etymology

Do grego 'aero-' (ar) + 'dromos' (corrida, percurso).

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