What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
skyborne
Example
The eagle is a skyborne predator. [skyborne: adjective]
Example
The ash from the volcano eruption was skyborne and spread across the region. [skyborne: adjective]
airborne
Example
The virus can be transmitted through airborne droplets. [airborne: adjective]
Example
The paratroopers jumped out of the airplane and became airborne. [airborne: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Airborne is more commonly used than skyborne in everyday language, especially in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between skyborne and airborne?
Airborne is generally considered more formal than skyborne, due to its technical and scientific associations.
