aerodrome

noun

aero·​drome ˈer-ə-ˌdrōm How to pronounce aerodrome (audio)
Synonyms of aerodromenext
chiefly British
: airfield

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Examples of aerodrome in a Sentence

landed at the aerodrome in Surrey, south of London
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For a unique view of the area, go to the local aerodrome and take a flight on a vintage plane. — Fiona Kerr, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2021 Fifty-seven-year-old Keiron Beau James Hedges was charged with one count of threatening to destroy, damage, or endanger the safety of a Commonwealth aerodrome. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Ukraine begged former President Joe Biden and German leaders to no avail to provide long range missiles that could hit distant Russian aerodromes and eliminate strategic bombers at the source. — Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 7 June 2025 Ukraine begged former President Joe Biden and German leaders to no avail to provide long-range missiles that could hit distant Russian aerodromes and eliminate strategic bombers at the source. — Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for aerodrome

Word History

Etymology

aero- + -drome

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerodrome was in 1902

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“Aerodrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerodrome. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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aerodrome

noun
aero·​drome ˈar-ə-ˌdrōm How to pronounce aerodrome (audio)
ˈer-
British
: airport, airfield
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