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runway Meaning & Definition

ˈrən-ˌwā

What Does Runway Mean?

Runway is used as a noun meaning a beaten path made by animals. It is also used to mean a passageway for animals.

Runway in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈrən-ˌwā/
Syllables2
Synonymsairstrip
Pluralrunways
First known use1828

Runway Definition (Noun)

  1. a beaten path made by animals
  2. a passageway for animals
  3. a paved strip of ground on a landing field for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
  4. a narrow platform from a stage into an auditorium
  5. a platform along which models walk in a fashion show
  6. run
  7. the area or path along which a jumper, pole-vaulter, or javelin thrower runs

Synonyms of Runway

Runway synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

runway

runways

runway (plural runways)

Words That Rhyme With Runway

Origin of Runway

From run + way.

First Known Use

1828

Pronouncing Runway

Runway is pronounced /ˈrən-ˌwā/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rən).

Questions People Ask About Runway

What part of speech is runway?

Runway is a noun.

What is another word for runway?

Words with a similar meaning to runway include airstrip. See the full list of runway synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of runway?

The plural of runway is runways.

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