Definition

A small area of land where aircraft can take off and land, usually without the full facilities of a regular airport.

Example

The small plane landed on the airstrip located in the remote area.

Conversation

Did you see the small airstrip on our way to the beach?

Yeah, I did! It looked really interesting.

I wonder how often planes land there.

Probably not too often, since it's just a tiny airstrip.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airstrip → It is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "strip" (from Old English "strippa", meaning a narrow piece or strip of land). The word "airstrip" refers to a narrow piece of land designated for aircraft to take off and land in the atmosphere.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'narrow piece of land' ('strip') in the 'sky' ('air') where planes can land and take off.

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