Definition

A military airport that serves as a base for aircraft and provides facilities for the personnel who operate and maintain them.

Example

The airbase was strategically located to support military operations.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the military airbase nearby?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's pretty impressive.

Yeah, they have some really cool aircraft on display at the airbase.

That sounds awesome! We should check it out together sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airbase is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "base" (from Latin "basis", meaning foundation or support). The word "airbase" refers to a foundational location for aircraft operations in the atmosphere.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the atmosphere where planes fly and 'base' as a foundation — an airbase is a foundational location for aircraft in the sky.

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