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TSA airport
/tee ess ay AIR-port/
Definition
1
A colloquial term for airports in the United States where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts mandatory security screenings for passengers and baggage.
2
Refers to the checkpoint areas at U.S. airports managed by the TSA, known for rules on liquids, shoes, and electronics to ensure aviation safety.
Examples
I always arrive three hours early just to survive the TSA airport gauntlet.
The TSA airport line turned my quick coffee run into a full brunch experience.
Packing for a TSA airport means choosing between dignity and that extra granola bar.
At the TSA airport, my belt buckle set off alarms worthy of a blockbuster movie.