Airbase

/ˈɛr.beɪs/
noun

A military facility where aircraft are stationed for operations, maintenance, and servicing.

The airbase was bustling with activity as troops prepared for deployment.
Visual representation of "airbase" - A military facility where aircraft are stationed for operations, maintenance, and servicing.

Often appears as...

  • military airbase
  • forward airbase

Usage tips

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military airbase, advanced airbase, strategic airbase

noun

An area designed for the takeoff, landing, and servicing of aircraft, often including facilities for the control of air traffic.

Commercial flights operate out of the newly built airbase.
Visual representation of "airbase" - An area designed for the takeoff, landing, and servicing of aircraft, often including facilities for the control of air traffic.

Often appears as...

  • civilian airbase
  • regional airbase

Usage tips

Neutral

military airbase, civilian airbase, operational airbase

noun

A military facility where aircraft are stationed for operations, maintenance, and servicing.

The airbase was bustling with activity as troops prepared for deployment.
Visual representation of "airbase" - A military facility where aircraft are stationed for operations, maintenance, and servicing.

Often appears as...

  • military airbase
  • forward airbase

Usage tips

Neutral

military airbase, advanced airbase, strategic airbase

noun

An area designed for the takeoff, landing, and servicing of aircraft, often including facilities for the control of air traffic.

Commercial flights operate out of the newly built airbase.
Visual representation of "airbase" - An area designed for the takeoff, landing, and servicing of aircraft, often including facilities for the control of air traffic.

Often appears as...

  • civilian airbase
  • regional airbase

Usage tips

Neutral

military airbase, civilian airbase, operational airbase

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "airbase"
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Context

Use 'airbase' primarily in military contexts.

Example: The airbase supports operations.
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Variety

Recognize the term can also apply to civilian air locations.

Example: They converted the old airbase for public use.
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Connotation

Be aware of the strategic importance of airbases in global politics.

Example: The airbase plays a crucial role in defense.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Use 'airbase' primarily in military contexts.

Example: The airbase supports operations.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Variety

Recognize the term can also apply to civilian air locations.

Example: They converted the old airbase for public use.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Connotation

Be aware of the strategic importance of airbases in global politics.

Example: The airbase plays a crucial role in defense.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Use 'airbase' primarily in military contexts.

Example: The airbase supports operations.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Variety

Recognize the term can also apply to civilian air locations.

Example: They converted the old airbase for public use.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Connotation

Be aware of the strategic importance of airbases in global politics.

Example: The airbase plays a crucial role in defense.
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