Synonyms for
Terminals
Definition
Terminals is a plural noun that refers to a point of connection for electronic devices or transportation.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- airport terminals
- bus terminals
- train terminals
- terminal illness
- terminal velocity
- terminal node
- terminal digit
- terminal case
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'terminals' often refers to specific locations like airports or stations. As an adjective, it describes something that is final or at the end, often with negative connotations (e.g., terminal illness).
Example sentences
- The terminals at the train station were crowded with people waiting for their trains.
- The computer terminals in the library were all occupied by students doing research.
- The airline terminal was filled with passengers lining up to check in their bags.
- The bus terminal was bustling with commuters rushing to catch their buses.
- The port terminal was busy with cargo ships loading and unloading their freight.
Quotes
"Life is a terminal illness, and it is sexually transmitted." - John Cleese
"The Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom." - Jon Stewart
"Air travel is the safest form of transportation in terms of miles traveled. But when something does go wrong in aviation, it often has catastrophic consequences." - Patrick Smith