Definition of TAXIWAY

taxiway

Plural: taxiways

Noun

  • a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport
  • A road or path within an airport designated for the taxiing of aircraft connecting the runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.

Origin / Etymology

From taxi + way.

Synonyms

taxi strip

Scrabble Score: 20

taxiway is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
taxiway is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
taxiway is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

taxiway is a valid Words With Friends word