Word
airstrip
US/ˈɛɹˌstɹɪp/
UK/ˈeəstɹɪp/
Countable noun Aviation
Definition
n. a short, simple runway for small planes. It is usually found in remote areas or on small islands where a full airport is not needed.
n. a short, unimproved runway or landing area for aircraft, typically used by small planes in remote or rural locations.
Examples
“The small plane landed on the dirt airstrip.”
“The rescue team flew into the remote mountain village using a short airstrip carved into the grass.”
“While the main airport handles international cargo, the nearby airstrip serves as a vital link for emergency services and local charter flights in the region.”
Examples
simple
“The small plane landed on the dirt airstrip.”
contextual
“The rescue team flew into the remote mountain village using a short airstrip carved into the grass.”
complex
“While the main airport handles international cargo, the nearby airstrip serves as a vital link for emergency services and local charter flights in the region.”
Etymology
From air + strip.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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