Basic Details
Word: Airport
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where airplanes take off and land, and where passengers can get on or off flights.
Synonyms: Airfield, aerodrome
Antonyms: Ground station, bus station
Idioms and Phrases
- Airport book: A book that is easy to read and entertaining, often read while waiting at the airport. Example: "She picked up a light, funny airport book to enjoy during her flight."
- Take off like a plane: To become successful very quickly, similar to an airplane taking off. Example: "As soon as the new app was released, it took off like a plane and became very popular."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We arrived at the airport early to check-in for our flight and have some breakfast.
Example 2: The airport was bustling with passengers rushing to catch their flights.
Example 3: After landing, we had to go through customs before leaving the airport.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the worlds busiest airport by passenger traffic is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States? It handled over 107 million passengers in 2019!
Famous Quote
"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "airport" mean?
a) A type of educational facility
b) A place where airplanes take off and land
c) A place where books are sold
d) A type of restaurant
Answer: b) A place where airplanes take off and land
2. Which of these is a synonym of "airport"?
a) Train station
b) Airfield
c) School
d) Library
Answer: b) Airfield
3. Which sentence uses "airport" correctly?
a) The airport had a beautiful garden.
b) The restaurant at the airport was closed.
c) I played basketball at the airport.
d) The airport sang a song.
Answer: b) The restaurant at the airport was closed.
4. Which idiom refers to reading a light book while waiting?
a) Airport book
b) Take off like a plane
c) Catch a train
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Airport book
5. What is the opposite of "airport" in relation to transportation?
a) Bus station
b) Airfield
c) Train station
d) Ground station
Answer: d) Ground station
