landing strip

noun
UK: /ˈlændɪŋ strɪp/
US: /ˈlændɪŋ strɪp/

  1. A long, flat area where aircraft take off and land.

    1. The small plane used a short landing strip.
    2. The pilot skillfully landed the aircraft despite the poorly maintained landing strip.

Synonyms

runway airstrip

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "landing strip" is /ˈlændɪŋ strɪp/ in British English and /ˈlændɪŋ strɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "landing strip": runway, airstrip.

Example usage of "landing strip": "The small plane used a short landing strip.". More examples on the page.