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How to pronounce terminal
Say it like this: /ˈtɝmɪnəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does terminal mean?
nounA building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.
“A shuttle service runs free of charge between the three terminals.”
A harbour facility where ferries embark and disembark passengers and load and unload vehicles.
A rail station where service begins and ends; the end of the line. For example: Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
adjFatal; resulting in death.
“terminal cancer”
Appearing at the end; top or apex of a physical object.
Occurring at the end of a word, sentence, or period of time, and serves to terminate it
verbTo store bulk liquids (such as oil or chemicals) in storage tanks prior to further distribution.
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