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terminal building

[ ˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəl ˈbɪl.dɪŋ ]

Noun

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airport

A terminal building is a large building at an airport where passengers get on and off aircraft.

Synonyms

airport terminal, passenger terminal.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
terminal building	This term can sometimes be confused with 'terminal building,' but is generally used interchangeably depending on regional or contextual preferences. The new terminal building offers more comfort and amenities. The terminal building at this small airport is quite modest.
airport terminal	This term is commonly used when talking specifically about the part of the airport where passengers check in, go through security, and wait for their flights. It's a bit more specific than 'terminal building' and clearly indicates it's at an airport. We arrived at the airport terminal two hours before our flight. The airport terminal was very crowded today.
passenger terminal	This term is used to emphasize the areas designated for passenger use within the terminal. It highlights the facilities and services available to passengers, often used in contexts discussing transportation hubs other than just airports. The new passenger terminal includes more shops and dining options. All passengers should proceed to the passenger terminal for boarding.

Word

Description / Examples

terminal building

This term can sometimes be confused with 'terminal building,' but is generally used interchangeably depending on regional or contextual preferences.

The new terminal building offers more comfort and amenities.
The terminal building at this small airport is quite modest.

airport terminal

This term is commonly used when talking specifically about the part of the airport where passengers check in, go through security, and wait for their flights. It's a bit more specific than 'terminal building' and clearly indicates it's at an airport.

We arrived at the airport terminal two hours before our flight.
The airport terminal was very crowded today.

passenger terminal

This term is used to emphasize the areas designated for passenger use within the terminal. It highlights the facilities and services available to passengers, often used in contexts discussing transportation hubs other than just airports.

The new passenger terminal includes more shops and dining options.
All passengers should proceed to the passenger terminal for boarding.

Examples of usage

The new terminal building at the airport is very modern and spacious.
After landing, passengers walked through the terminal building to reach the baggage claim area.

Translations

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

🇵🇹 edifício terminal

🇮🇳 टर्मिनल भवन

🇩🇪 Terminalgebäude

🇮🇩 bangunan terminal

🇺🇦 термінальна будівля

🇵🇱 budynek terminalu

🇯🇵 ターミナルビル

🇫🇷 bâtiment terminal

🇪🇸 edificio terminal

🇹🇷 terminal binası

🇰🇷 터미널 건물

🇸🇦 مبنى المحطة

🇨🇿 terminálová budova

🇸🇰 terminálová budova

🇨🇳 航站楼

🇸🇮 terminalna stavba

🇮🇸 flugstöðvarbygging

🇰🇿 терминал ғимараты

🇬🇪 ტერმინალის შენობა

🇦🇿 terminal binası

🇲🇽 edificio terminal

Etymology

The term 'terminal building' originated in the aviation industry in the early 20th century. As air travel became more popular, the need for dedicated buildings to handle passenger traffic grew. Terminal buildings evolved from simple structures to complex facilities with amenities such as shops, restaurants, and lounges. Today, terminal buildings play a crucial role in the overall airport experience, providing essential services for travelers before and after their flights.