Runway — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈrən-ˌwā/ run·way

Meaning & Definition of Runway

Runway (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

Runway (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in airstrip, landing strip

    similar: airstrip, landing field, landing strip, air base, air park, helipad, heliport, jetport, launchpad, pad, aerodrome (chiefly British), airdrome, airfield, airport, field

  2. as in road, street

    similar: lane, pass, passage, road, roadway, route, row, run, street, thoroughfare, cutoff, shortcut, alley, alleyway, bypath, byroad, bystreet, byway, passageway, walkway, towpath, bridle path, footpath, path, pathway, trace, track, trail

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Runway

The most common words with a similar meaning to Runway:

Chiefly British: aerodrome
airstrip, landing field, landing strip, air base, air park, helipad, heliport, jetport, launchpad, pad, airdrome, airfield, airport, field, lane, pass, passage, road, roadway, route, row, run, street, thoroughfare, cutoff, shortcut, alley, alleyway, bypath, byroad, bystreet, byway, passageway, walkway, towpath, bridle path, footpath, path, pathway, trace

Origin & Etymology of Runway

First known use: 1828

Frequently Asked Questions about Runway

What does "Runway" mean?

"Runway" means a beaten path made by animals. As a noun, it is defined as: a beaten path made by animals. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Runway"?

Other words for "Runway" include airstrip, landing field, landing strip, air base, air park, helipad, heliport and jetport. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Runway" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Runway"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Runway". Common alternatives include airstrip, landing field, landing strip, air base, air park, helipad, heliport, jetport, launchpad and pad.

Is "Runway" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Runway" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Runway"?

"Runway" is pronounced /ˈrən-ˌwā/ and divided into syllables as run·way.

What is the origin of the word "Runway"?

First known use: 1828.

What is another word for "Runway" meaning "as in airstrip, landing strip"?

When "Runway" (noun) means as in airstrip, landing strip, synonyms include airstrip, landing field, landing strip, air base, air park and helipad.

What is another word for "Runway" meaning "as in road, street"?

When "Runway" (noun) means as in road, street, synonyms include lane, pass, passage, road, roadway and route.