Definition

A place where airplanes can take off and land, usually consisting of runways and other facilities for aircraft.

Example

The small airfield was busy with planes taking off and landing throughout the day.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new airfield they opened near the city?

Yeah, I saw that! It’s supposed to have more flights than the old one.

I can't wait to check it out and see the airfield in action.

Me too! It’ll be exciting to see all the planes taking off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airfield is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "field" (from Old English "feld", meaning an open land or area). The word "airfield" refers to an open area of land used for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, specifically in the atmosphere.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the atmosphere where planes fly and 'field' as an open area — together, they create a place where aircraft can land and take off.

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