Airport
Airport has 49 English words, such as Airsick, Oxygen mask, Window seat, and airfare. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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Airsick/ˈeə.sɪk/adj
feeling ill or nauseous because of the movement of an airplane during flight
Airsick and pale, she sat quietly during the turbulent flight.
Oxygen mask/ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən ˌmɑːsk/n. phr
A device worn over the nose and mouth to supply oxygen, typically used in medical situations or during high-altitude aviation emergencies.
An Oxygen mask fell from the ceiling when the cabin pressure dropped.
Window seat/ˈwɪn.dəʊ ˌsiːt/n. phr
A seat next to a window on an airplane, train, or other vehicle.
I always prefer a window seat when I fly so I can look at the view.
airfare
Airfare is the cost of traveling by airplane between two places.
aisle/aɪl/n
n. passage, corridor
assist/əˈsɪst/
v. help, aid
baggage/ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/
n. luggage, suitcases, emotional burdens, psychological issues
boarding pass/bˈɔːdɪŋ pˈas/n
A document given to a passenger that permits them to enter the airplane for a flight.
boarding time
The scheduled time when passengers are expected to get onto an aircraft, train, or other vehicle.
Please arrive at the gate at least 20 minutes before boarding time.
business class
A more comfortable and expensive travel class than economy, especially on airplanes, with better seats and service.
I booked business class for the long flight so I could work and sleep more comfortably.
cancel/ˈkænsl/
v. annul, revoke, stop, prevent
captain/ˈkæptən/
n. ship's leader, aircraft commander, team leader, group head; v. to lead a ship, to command an aircraft, to direct a team, to manage a group
carry-on bag
A small bag that you can take with you onto an airplane instead of checking it in.
I put my passport and laptop in my carry-on bag.
check in/tʃek ɪn/
To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event, or to make contact to report your status.
co-pilot/ˈkəʊˌpaɪ.lət/n
A second pilot in an aircraft, who assists the main pilot.
cockpit/ˈkɑːkpɪt/
The area in the front of an airplane or a racing car where the pilot or driver sits and controls it.
confiscate/ˈkɑːnfɪskeɪt/
v. seize, take
customs section
The part of a border crossing, airport, or port where customs officials inspect baggage and goods.
After collecting my luggage, I went to the customs section to declare the food I was carrying.
delay/dɪˈleɪ/v
v. postpone, defer; n. lateness, hold-up
depart/dɪˈpɑːrt/v
v. leave, set off; v. diverge, stray
departure/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/n
n. exit, leaving, divergence, variation
economy class
the least expensive class of air travel, with standard seating and fewer services than higher classes
We booked economy class because it was much cheaper than business class.
fasten/ˈfæsn/
To join or attach two parts of something together, or to make something stay firmly in place.
first-class/ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/
Of the best quality, or relating to the most expensive and comfortable class of travel.
flight attendant/ˈflaɪt əˌtendənt/n
A person whose job is to serve and take care of passengers on an airplane.
land/lænd/
n. ground, soil, nation, territory; v. arrive, touch down, drop, set down
lavatory/ˈlævətɔːri/
n. bathroom, toilet
life vest
A buoyant garment worn to help keep a person afloat in water.
Before boarding the boat, Maya put on a life vest.
lounge/lˈaʊndʒ/n
A comfortable room in a hotel, airport, or home where people can sit and relax.
luggagenoun
n. the bags, cases, and boxes that a traveller carries their belongings in.
on time/ˌɒn tˈaɪm/phr
Happening or arriving at the exact scheduled or correct time.
one-way ticket
A ticket that allows travel to a destination without including a return journey.
I bought a one-way ticket to Berlin because I plan to return by train.
oversized baggage
Baggage that is larger than the standard allowed dimensions and may require special handling or an extra fee.
Passengers must check in oversized baggage at the special-service counter.
overweight baggage
Baggage that exceeds the weight limit allowed by an airline, usually requiring an extra fee.
We had to pay an extra fee for our overweight baggage at the airport.
passport/ˈpæsˌpɔɹt/n
An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection abroad.
pilot/ˈpaɪlət/
n. aviator, aircraft operator, maritime guide, ship guide; v. fly, navigate, lead, manage
return ticket
A ticket for traveling to a place and then back again.
I bought a return ticket to London for the weekend.
row/roʊ/
n. a line of people or things side by side; v. to move a boat through water using oars.
seat/siːt/n
n. chair, bench, place, position; v. place, install, accommodate, assign
seat beltnoun
n. a strap that holds you safely in your seat on an aircraft, in a car, or on a bus, fastened across the body.
serve/sɜːrv/
n. in tennis and volleyball, the stroke that puts the ball into play at the start of a point; v. to bring food or drinks to someone.
steward/ˈstuɚd/
A steward is a person whose job is to manage property, organize an event, or look after passengers on a ship, train, or plane.
suitcase/ˈsutkeɪs/n
n. luggage, bag
switch off/swɪtʃ ɒf/
To stop giving your attention to something, or to turn off an electrical device.
take off/teɪk ɔf/
v. remove, undress, ascend, lift off
ticketnoun
n. a printed or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, or bus, or to enter a place or an event.
turbulence/ˈtɝbjələns/
Turbulence is sudden, violent shifts in the movement of air or water.
turn on/tɜːrn ɒn/
To activate a device, or to suddenly attack someone, or to cause someone to feel interest or excitement.
visa/ˈʋizɑ/n
n. entry permit, travel authorization; n. passport stamp, travel visa