spaceport
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word spaceport. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word spaceport, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say spaceport in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word spaceport you have here. The definition of the word spaceport will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofspaceport, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
space + port; compare airport
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -eɪspɔːt
Noun
spaceport (plural spaceports)
- A site for launching spacecraft.
- 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Eden Prime:
- Ashley: You're Dr. Warren, the one in charge of the excavation. Do you know what happened to the beacon?
Dr. Warren: It was moved to the spaceport this morning. Manuel and I stayed behind to help pack up the camp.
Synonyms
Translations
a site for launching spacecraft
|