Meaning of the word airfield in English

What does airfield mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

airfield

US /ˈer.fiːld/
UK /ˈeə.fiːld/
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Noun

a place where aircraft can take off and land, typically one that is not a major airport

Example:
The small plane landed safely on the remote airfield.
They built a temporary airfield for military operations.