spaceport

English

Etymology

From space +‎ port; compare airport.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪspɔːt

Noun

spaceport (plural spaceports)

  1. 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.

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