Airport

/ˈerpɔːrt/

noun

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in.

Her flight was delayed, so she had to wait at the airport for several hours.

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Airports can range from small single-runway facilities to huge international hubs.

The local airport only has three gates, unlike the massive international airport in the city.

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Larger airports have complex facilities like lounges, shops, and restaurants apart from the basics.

After checking in, they explored the airport's numerous duty-free shops.

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Most airports are located outside city centers to accommodate flight paths and reduce noise.

We'll need to leave early to reach the airport since it's an hour away from downtown.

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