Air terminal: meaning, definitions and examples

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air terminal

 

[ ˈɛər ˈtɜrmɪnl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

An air terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from aircraft.

Synonyms

airport terminal, passenger terminal, terminal building

Examples of usage

  • The new air terminal at the airport is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Passengers rushed to the air terminal to catch their flight.
  • The air terminal was bustling with travelers hurrying to their gates.

Translations

Translations of the word "air terminal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terminal aéreo

🇮🇳 विमान टर्मिनल

🇩🇪 Flughafenterminal

🇮🇩 terminal udara

🇺🇦 аеровокзал

🇵🇱 terminal lotniczy

🇯🇵 空港ターミナル

🇫🇷 terminal aéroportuaire

🇪🇸 terminal aéreo

🇹🇷 hava terminali

🇰🇷 공항 터미널

🇸🇦 محطة جوية

🇨🇿 letištní terminál

🇸🇰 letiskový terminál

🇨🇳 航站楼

🇸🇮 letališki terminal

🇮🇸 flughafnarstöð

🇰🇿 әуежай терминалы

🇬🇪 აეროპორტის ტერმინალი

🇦🇿 hava limanı terminalı

🇲🇽 terminal aéreo

Word origin

The term 'air terminal' originated in the mid-20th century with the growth of commercial aviation. As airports expanded to accommodate increasing numbers of passengers, the need for dedicated terminal buildings became apparent. These structures serve as gateways between the ground transportation infrastructure and the aircraft, providing essential services and amenities to travelers. Today, air terminals are integral components of modern airports around the world.