airstrip
Translation
airstrip, runway
Examples
The small plane landed on the airstrip.
The small plane landed on the airstrip.
They built a temporary airstrip in the jungle.
They built a temporary airstrip in the jungle.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a strip of land for aircraft The small plane landed on the airstrip.
Similar Words
runway, landing field
Etymology
From 'air' (for aircraft) + 'strip' (a long, narrow piece of land). A strip of land for aircraft.
Memory Tips
Picture a long 'strip' of land where 'air'craft can land.