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💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Runway"

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Word	Definition
airfieldnoun	(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.
airstripnoun	An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.
airsidenoun	A passenger-only area of an airport, beyond security, passport and immigration, and customs controls.
landingnoun	An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.
roadnoun	A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
catwalknoun	(fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.
lanenoun	(used in street names) A road, street, or similar thoroughfare.
avenuenoun	A broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is on a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.
chutenoun	A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
alleynoun	A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.
pathnoun	A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
corridornoun	A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
rampnoun	An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
bicyclenoun	A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.
routenoun	A course or way which is traveled or passed.
floornoun	(countable) The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
tarmacnoun	(loosely, UK, Ireland, Canada) Any bituminous road surfacing material.
stripnoun	(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.
take-offnoun	Alternative form of takeoff. [A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.]
groundnoun	The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.