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the airport vs a airport

The correct phrase is 'the airport'. 'A airport' is incorrect in English. 'The airport' is used to refer to a specific airport, while 'a airport' is grammatically incorrect due to the indefinite article 'a' needing to be followed by a consonant sound.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 1100 views

the airport

Correct. 'The airport' is used to refer to a specific airport.

'The airport' is used when referring to a specific airport in a conversation or text.

Examples:

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  • The airport was crowded with travelers.
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a airport

'A airport' is incorrect in English. The indefinite article 'a' should be followed by a consonant sound.

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Alternatives:

  • an airport
  • a new airport
  • a busy airport
  • a small airport
  • a nearby airport

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