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

The latest mask is meant especially for those exercising or staying active and is outfitted with an aerodrome shape so it doesn’t cling to your face and provides enough air flow to breathe heavily.

From Washington Post

The first time I saw him was at the aerodrome at Estre Blanche.

From Project Gutenberg

There arrived one day at the aerodrome a large packing-case addressed "Sergeant Tam."

From Project Gutenberg

But apparently Fritz had overshot the aerodrome, for the next explosion came a mile to the west.

From Project Gutenberg

One of you fellows drop a note over their aerodrome and ask them what the dickens they mean by it.

From Project Gutenberg

This gear meshes with one of 35 teeth upon a shaft at right angles to the main shaft and parallel to the axis of the aerodrome.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• air base
• airfield
• airstrip