Meaning of the word airstrip in English

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

airstrip

US /ˈer.strɪp/
UK /ˈeə.strɪp/
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Noun

a strip of ground, typically grass, used by aircraft for taking off and landing

Example:
The small plane landed safely on the remote airstrip.
They built a temporary airstrip for emergency relief flights.