Is airport a compound word?

[Dianka]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #155 "Compound words: aftermath, afterthought, afterbirth", question 10

The Emergency Response and Transitional Recovery Programme commenced activities in January 2005 in the immediate ......... of the Tsunami disaster of 26 December 2004.

(a) afterthought
(b) aftertaste
(c) afternoon
(d) aftermath

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #155 "Compound words: aftermath, afterthought, afterbirth", answer 10

The Emergency Response and Transitional Recovery Programme commenced activities in January 2005 in the immediate aftermath of the Tsunami disaster of 26 December 2004.

Correct answer: (d) aftermath
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Is airport a compound word?

Dianka

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, originally: air + port. I doubt many think of it as such now.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's