Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major international airport: Kennedy International Airport is a large airport located on Long Island, east of New York City. It is one of the primary airports serving the New York metropolitan area.

Usage

• Kennedy International Airport is used as a specific name for the airport. It functions as a singular proper noun and is often abbreviated as JFK.
  • We landed at Kennedy International Airport after a long flight from London.
  • The flight to Miami departs from Kennedy International Airport.

Advanced Usage

• "JFK": This is the common IATA code and shorthand name for Kennedy International Airport. It is frequently used in travel itineraries, airport signage, and casual conversation.
  • My flight is JFK to LAX.
  • Take the AirTrain to JFK.

Variants and Related Words

• JFK Airport: A common abbreviated form.
  • The taxi fare to JFK Airport is fixed.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport: The official full name.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport handles millions of passengers annually.

Synonyms

• JFK: The standard synonym and code.
• New York-JFK: A designation used in aviation contexts.

Notes

• This is a proper noun referring to a specific place. It is always capitalized.
• While "airport" is a common noun, "Kennedy International Airport" is a single, fixed name for this specific location.

Noun

1. a large airport on Long Island to the east of New York City