Synonyms for

Runway

Verb / ˈrʌˌnweɪ / Another word for runway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A runway is a long strip of land, especially one that is used for planes to take off and land.

Synonyms & similar words

rails rail track airfield airstrip airport tarmac aerodrome

Synonyms by register

Formal

course track pathway route

Informal

strip lane way

Literary

avenue thoroughfare

Antonyms

halt stop stand stationary immobile park

Common collocations

  • runway model
  • takeoff runway
  • landing runway
  • runway lights
  • runway extension
  • runway safety
  • runway debris

Word family

noun runway
verb run

Usage note

Primarily refers to a paved strip for aircraft or a catwalk for fashion models. Can also refer to a path for vehicles, especially in sports.

Example sentences

  1. The plane took off from the runway.
  2. The runway was too short for the big plane to land.
  3. The airport has several runways for planes to use.
  4. The pilot safely landed the plane on the runway.
  5. The runway was covered in snow, so the plane had to be deiced before it could take off.

Quotes

  • I love the feeling of taking off from a runway and then being up in the air and looking down at the world.
  • The runway is my happy place.
  • The runway is where I feel most alive.

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