spaceport

/ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/

UK: /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/

SPEꞮS · pɔːt (2 syllables)

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Definition

A site for launching spacecraft.

Etymology

From space + port; compare airport.

Example Sentences

  • "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."
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