The difference between Airstrip and Landing strip

When used as nouns, airstrip means an aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities, whereas landing strip means a runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.


check bellow for the other definitions of Airstrip and Landing strip

  1. Airstrip as a noun:

    An aircraft landing field, usually with one runway and only basic facilities.

    Examples:

    "The outfitter deposited us at a small airstrip out in the bush, promising to pick us up again in a week's time."

  1. Landing strip as a noun (aviation):

    A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.

  2. Landing strip as a noun (idiomatic):

    A cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.

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