airstrip

noun
UK: /ˈeərstrɪp/
US: /ˈerstrɪp/

  1. A strip of ground prepared for aircraft to take off and land.

    1. The small plane landed safely on the airstrip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The remote village relied on the airstrip for essential supplies and medical evacuations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

landing strip runway flight strip

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "airstrip" is /ˈeərstrɪp/ in British English and /ˈerstrɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "airstrip": landing strip, runway, flight strip.

Example usage of "airstrip": "The small plane landed safely on the airstrip.". More examples on the page.