different between airport vs taxiway

airport

English

Etymology

air +? port

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /???.p??t/
(General American) IPA^(key): /???.p??t/

Noun

airport (plural airports)

An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.
Because of this, and contrary to popular belief, British airports primarily act as giant wealth extractors, transporting our richest citizens out of the country as often as possible to take their money overseas. ? The Independent, Heathrow expansion to mainly benefit wealthy frequent fliers, research finds, 23 june 2018.

Coordinate terms

aerodrome
airbase
airfield
airstrip
landing field
landing strip

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? Irish: aerfort (calque)

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taxiway

English

Etymology

taxi +? way

Noun

taxiway (plural taxiways)

(aviation) A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.

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