Airport vocabulary in English: 20 words
Learn airport words like carry-on, gate, and restroom. Note: British English often says toilets, trolley, and aeroplane. Tap a word to hear it, then the mic to say it and see how it sounded.
20 words: tap one to hear Lin
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Departure boarda screen showing flight information
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Check-in counterthe desk where you get your flight ready
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Boarding passthe card or ticket to board a plane
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Passportan official book for international travel
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Suitcasea large bag for travel
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Carry-ona small bag you take on the plane
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Luggage carta cart for moving bags
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Securitythe place where bags and people are checked
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Gatethe place where you get on the plane
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Escalatormoving stairs between floors
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Restrooma room with toilets and sinks
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Duty-free shopa shop with tax-free goods
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Information deska desk where you ask for help
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Charging stationa place to charge your phone
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Waiting areaa place to sit before boarding
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Runwaythe road where planes take off and land
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Airplanea flying vehicle with wings
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Jet bridgethe bridge from the gate to the plane
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Neck pillowa soft pillow for your neck
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Water fountaina place to get drinking water
What you'll say at At the airport
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Check the departure board for your gate.Look at the screen to find your gate.
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Please show your passport and boarding pass.Please show your travel ID and flight card.
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Is this suitcase a carry-on?Can this bag go on the plane with you?
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We need to go through security now.We must pass the safety check now.
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The restroom is near the duty-free shop.The toilet room is by the tax-free shop.
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Charge your phone at the charging station.Use that place to power your phone.
Practise the whole conversation in a scene
Quick answers
What is a carry-on at the airport?
A carry-on is a small bag you take onto the plane. A checked bag goes in the hold.
Do Americans say restroom or toilet?
Americans usually say restroom in public places. British speakers often say toilets.
What is the difference between gate and jet bridge?
The gate is the waiting and boarding area. The jet bridge is the walkway from the gate to the plane.