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The plane waited at the end of the runway.
What does Runway mean?
A runway is a long path for planes or models.
Dictionary definition
A long path where airplanes take off and land, or a raised path used in a fashion show.
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Runway in a sentence
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The airport crew checked the runway before the flight landed.
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The article explained why a runway must be clear, flat, and carefully marked.
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What does runway mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to runway?
airstrip is close to runway in this main meaning.
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Partnoun.
MeaningRunway means A runway is a long path for planes or models.
ExampleExample: The plane waited at the end of the runway.
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- Syllables
- run · way
- Strongest beat
- run
- Ending
- way
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on run.
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Synonyms
Words like Runway
airstripUse for a place where planes take off or land.
landing stripUse for a runway used by aircraft.
walkwayUse for a path people walk on in a show or display.
Antonyms
Opposite words
terminalA contrast for a building where passengers wait.
parking areaA contrast for a place where vehicles stop instead of take off.
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Runway word family
Base word
runway
noun
runways
More than one runway.
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