airborne

[ˈeəbɔːn]

airborne Definition

moved or conveyed by air, especially aircraft.

Using airborne: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airborne" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The plane was airborne for several hours.

  • Example

    The virus can be transmitted through airborne particles.

  • Example

    The paratroopers were trained in airborne operations.

airborne Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for airborne

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Summary: airborne in Brief

'Airborne' [ˈeəbɔːn] is an adjective that describes something moved or conveyed by air, especially aircraft. It can also refer to the transmission of particles through the air, as in 'The virus can be transmitted through airborne particles.' 'Airborne' is often used in military contexts, such as 'The paratroopers were trained in airborne operations.'

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