air base

A·ïr base

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer beys]
- /ˈɑ ɪər beɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer beys]
- /ˈɑ ɪər beɪs/

Definitions of air base words

countable noun air base An air base is a centre where military aircraft take off or land and are serviced, and where many of the centre's staff live. 3
noun air base a centre from which military aircraft operate 3
noun air base an air force establishment for the operation, maintenance, and supply of aircraft and air organizations 3
noun air base an operations center for units of an air force. 1
noun air base Aerial Photogrammetry. a line joining two camera stations. the length of this line. 1
noun air base the distance between the points on the ground over which an aerial photograph is taken. 1

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Origin of air base

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Air base

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air base popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for air base

noun air base

air station — an airfield, usually smaller than an airport but having facilities for the maintenance of aircraft

Just one Synonym for air base