"airport book" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: airport books [plural]
Etymology: From the buying of such books directly from airports. Head templates: {{en-noun}} airport book (plural airport books)
  1. A book to be read in one sitting, especially during plane travel. Wikipedia link: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Dehli Categories (topical): Books Synonyms: airport novel Related terms: beach book

Inflected forms

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