runway

noun
UK: /ˈrʌn.weɪ/
US: /ˈrʌn.weɪ/

  1. A strip of hard ground where planes take off and land.

    1. The plane is on the runway.
    2. The airport had to close because snow covered the runway.

Synonyms

airstrip catwalk tarmac
runway noun

  1. A path used by models to show off clothing at a fashion show.

    1. She walked down the runway.
    2. The runway was set up in a large tent for the fashion week event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "runway" is /ˈrʌn.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈrʌn.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "runway": airstrip, catwalk, tarmac.

Example usage of "runway": "The plane is on the runway.". More examples on the page.