Cool MateMeaning of Terminal
a building or set of buildings at an airport where passengers arrive and leave
In simple words: The end point of a transportation system or a place where travelers go.
Terminal in a sentence
- The airport terminal was crowded with travelers waiting for their flights.
- She arrived at the bus terminal early to catch the first bus of the day.
- The computer terminal displayed a command prompt for the user to enter instructions.
- Doctors confirmed that the disease had reached a terminal stage.
- They connected the new device to the terminal on the motherboard.
- Terminal illness requires specialized care and attention.
- Passengers waited patiently inside the terminal for the delayed flight.
- He typed the commands directly into the terminal to troubleshoot the system.
How to use Terminal
Used in formal contexts related to transportation (airports, bus stations). Not typically used in casual conversation or to describe emotional endings.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'terminal' as the last stop in a journey — where you reach your destination.
Related words
Collocations with Terminal
Common mistakes with Terminal
- Confusing with 'terminus', which is more geographically specific.
- Using in non-transport contexts incorrectly.
- Mixing up with 'terminal' as in medical condition without context.
Terminal appears in
Terminal in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
محطة طرفية, طرفي
نقطة نهاية لنظام نقل أو مكان يذهب إليه المسافرون.
- Bengaliবাংলা
টার্মিনাল
পরিবহন ব্যবস্থার শেষ প্রান্ত বা যেখানে ভ্রমণকারীরা যান।
- GermanDeutsch
Terminal
Der Endpunkt eines Transportsystems oder ein Ort, an dem Reisende hingehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Terminal
El punto final de un sistema de transporte o un lugar al que van los viajeros.
- Persianفارسی
ترمینال
نقطه پایانی یک سیستم حمل و نقل یا جایی که مسافران به آنجا میروند.
- FrenchFrançais
Terminal
Le point final d'un système de transport ou un endroit où vont les voyageurs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
टर्मिनल
किसी परिवहन प्रणाली का अंतिम बिंदु या वह स्थान जहाँ यात्री जाते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Terminal
Il punto finale di un sistema di trasporto o un luogo dove vanno i viaggiatori.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Terminal
O ponto final de um sistema de transporte ou um lugar para onde os viajantes vão.
- RussianРусский
Терминал
Конечная точка транспортной системы или место, куда направляются путешественники.
- Urduاردو
ٹرمینل
کسی ٹرانسپورٹ سسٹم کا آخری مقام یا وہ جگہ جہاں مسافر جاتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
航站楼, 终点站, 终端
交通系统的终点或旅客往来的地方。
More words like Terminal
- Station
- PortB1
a town or city with a harbour, especially one where ships load and unload goods
- Stop
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Terminal
What does Terminal mean?
The end point of a transportation system or a place where travelers go.
What is the definition of Terminal?
a building or set of buildings at an airport where passengers arrive and leave
How do you use Terminal in a sentence?
The airport terminal was crowded with travelers waiting for their flights.
Can you give another example of Terminal?
She arrived at the bus terminal early to catch the first bus of the day.
What are synonyms for Terminal?
Common alternatives include station, hub, port, stop.
What is the opposite of Terminal?
Opposite meanings include beginning, start, origin.
What words go with Terminal?
It commonly pairs with international, air, airport, building, at a/the terminal, in a/the terminal, international, air, airport, building, at a/the terminal, in a/the terminal, computer, Internet, network, connect, install, use, screen, server, at a/the terminal, on a/the terminal.
What are common mistakes when using Terminal?
Confusing with 'terminus', which is more geographically specific. Using in non-transport contexts incorrectly. Mixing up with 'terminal' as in medical condition without context.
How do you pronounce Terminal?
US: /["/ˈtɜːrmɪnl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtɜːmɪnl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Terminal formal or informal?
"Terminal" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Terminal?
Used in formal contexts related to transportation (airports, bus stations). Not typically used in casual conversation or to describe emotional endings.
What CEFR level is Terminal?
"Terminal" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.