airstrip
Translation
airstrip, runway, landing strip
Examples
The small plane landed on the dirt airstrip.
The small plane landed on the dirt airstrip.
They built a temporary airstrip in the jungle.
They built a temporary airstrip in the jungle.
Grammar Patterns
((an airstrip)) a strip of land for aircraft The plane landed on the airstrip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: runway, landing strip
Etymology
From 'air' (related to aircraft) and 'strip' (a long, narrow piece of land).
Memory Tips
Picture a long 'strip' of land cleared for 'air' traffic, like a simple runway.