Definition of "airdrome" [air•drome]

• An airport. (noun)
• A military air base. (noun)

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• "However, within a few days we took over the Bofors from the army on Maleme airdrome."
• "As for this particular airdrome, this is a joint civil and military aerodrome."
• "She guided the airplane in a wide, screaming circle over the airdrome, just to get a feel for the craft."