Kennedy Interrnational
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Definition
Proper noun: * Kennedy International: A major international airport located on Long Island, east of New York City, in the United States. It is one of the world's busiest passenger airports.
Usage
- Kennedy International is used as the specific name for the airport. It is often preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the facility itself.
- Our flight arrives at Kennedy International at 6 PM.
- The new terminal at Kennedy International is very modern.
- She works as an air traffic controller at Kennedy International.
Advanced Usage
- The airport is commonly referred to by its IATA code, JFK. In everyday conversation, people often say "JFK" instead of the full name.
- I'm flying into JFK tomorrow.
- Is there a direct train from Manhattan to JFK?
Variants and Related Words
- JFK: The official IATA airport code and common shorthand for Kennedy International Airport.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport: The official, full name of the airport.
- New York-JFK: A common designation used in airline schedules and booking systems.
Synonyms
- JFK Airport
- New York's Kennedy Airport
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the airport infrastructure and operations. It is not used to describe the surrounding area, which is part of the borough of Queens.
- The name honors John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
Noun
- a large airport on Long Island to the east of New York City