midair

[ˈmɪd.eər]

midair Definition

• 1. the middle part of the air between the ground and the sky
• 2. a situation in which two or more objects collide while they are in the middle part of the air

Using midair: Examples

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

• Example

  The bird was caught in midair by the cat.

• Example

  The two planes collided in midair.

midair Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for midair

• air
• sky
• atmosphere

Phrases with midair

• jump/fall out of the sky/midair

  to suddenly fail or stop working, often without warning

  Example

  The company's stock prices jumped out of the sky after the CEO resigned.

• meet someone in midair

  to interrupt someone before they can finish what they are saying

  Example

  I tried to explain my point, but he met me in midair and started talking about something else.

• in midair

  while in the middle part of the air

  Example

  The acrobat performed a somersault in midair.

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Summary: midair in Brief

The term 'midair' [ˈmɪd.eər] refers to the middle part of the air between the ground and the sky. It can also denote a situation where two or more objects collide while in midair. Phrases like 'jump/fall out of the sky/midair' describe sudden failures, while 'meet someone in midair' means to interrupt someone. 'In midair' simply describes an action taking place while in the middle part of the air.