aerodrome

[ air-uh-drohm ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. airdrome.

aerodrome

/ ˈɛərəˌdrəʊm; ˈɛəˌdrəʊm /

noun

1. a landing area, esp for private aircraft, that is usually smaller than an airport

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerodrome¹

First recorded in 1905–10; aero- + -drome

Example Sentences

He was left with facial and rib injuries after crashing a vehicle at the show's test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.

From BBC

In a later post, he said eight people had been injured by explosives detonating on one of the fallen drones during an investigation of the site "not far from the aerodrome".

From BBC

The presenter was injured at Top Gear's test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey.

From BBC

That was a bit of art imitating life that week in that I was away up in Elvington at the RAF Aerodrome museum.

From Salon

Eastleigh are nicknamed the Spitfires external-link after the plane which was designed and manufactured in the town, while the maiden flight of the Spitfire happened at Eastleigh Aerodrome.

From BBC

Related Words

• air base
• airfield
• airstrip