'aerodrome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aerodromos,' where 'aero-' meant 'air' and 'dromos' meant 'course' or 'race.'

'aerodromos' transformed into the French word 'aérodrome,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerodrome' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a place for air races,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small airport or airfield.'