Cool MateMeaning of Runway
A long strip of land for aircraft to take off and land.
In simple words: A long, flat area for planes to take off and land.
Runway in a sentence
- The airplane sped down the runway before lifting into the sky.
- We watched a plane land safely on the runway.
- Fashion designers display their collections on the runway at the show.
- The runway was clear for takeoff after the storm passed.
- Models strutted confidently down the runway during the latest fashion week.
How to use Runway
Commonly used in aviation contexts. Can also refer to fashion shows, but less frequently. Avoid using in informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'run' as in planes running back and forth on theway to take off.
Related words
Collocations with Runway
- runway lights
- runway extension
- runway incursion
Synonyms for Runway
- airstrip
- landing strip
- taxiway
Common mistakes with Runway
- Confused with 'runway' vs 'run way', which are different meanings.
- Using 'runway' to describe roads instead of airstrips.
- Incorrectly spelling as 'run way' when referring to an airstrip.
Runway appears in
Runway in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مدرج
منطقة طويلة ومسطحة للطائرات للإقلاع والهبوط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রানওয়ে
প্লেন টেকঅফ ও ল্যান্ড করার জন্য লম্বা, সমতল জায়গা।
- GermanDeutsch
Start- und Landebahn
Ein langer, flacher Bereich, auf dem Flugzeuge starten und landen.
- SpanishEspañol
Pista de aterrizaje
Un área larga y plana para que los aviones despeguen y aterricen.
- Persianفارسی
باند پرواز
یک منطقه صاف و طولانی برای بلند شدن و نشستن هواپیماها.
- FrenchFrançais
Piste
Une longue zone plate pour que les avions décollent et atterrissent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रनवे
प्लेन के उड़ान भरने और उतरने के लिए एक लंबी, सपाट जगह।
- ItalianItaliano
Pista
Un'area lunga e piatta per far decollare e atterrare gli aerei.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pista de pouso e decolagem
Uma área longa e plana para aviões decolarem e pousarem.
- RussianРусский
Взлётно-посадочная полоса
Длинная ровная площадка для взлёта и посадки самолётов.
- Urduاردو
رن وے
طیاروں کے اڑان بھرنے اور اترنے کے لیے ایک لمبا، ہموار علاقہ۔
- Chinese中文
跑道
供飞机起降的长而平坦的区域。
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Frequently asked questions about Runway
What does Runway mean?
A long, flat area for planes to take off and land.
What is the definition of Runway?
A long strip of land for aircraft to take off and land.
How do you use Runway in a sentence?
The airplane sped down the runway before lifting into the sky.
Can you give another example of Runway?
We watched a plane land safely on the runway.
What are synonyms for Runway?
Common alternatives include airstrip, landing strip, taxiway.
What words go with Runway?
It commonly pairs with runway lights, runway extension, runway incursion.
What are common mistakes when using Runway?
Confused with 'runway' vs 'run way', which are different meanings. Using 'runway' to describe roads instead of airstrips. Incorrectly spelling as 'run way' when referring to an airstrip.
How do you pronounce Runway?
US: //ˈrʌnweɪ//, UK: //ˈrʌnweɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Runway?
Commonly used in aviation contexts. Can also refer to fashion shows, but less frequently. Avoid using in informal conversations.