air cushion

A·ïr cush·ion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer koo sh-uh n]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈkʊʃ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer koo sh-uh n]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈkʊʃ ən/

Definitions of air cushion words

noun air cushion an inflatable cushion, usually made of rubber or plastic 3
noun air cushion the pocket of air that supports a hovercraft 3
noun air cushion a form of pneumatic suspension consisting of a constricted volume of air 3
noun air cushion a cushion inflated with air 3
noun air cushion a device for lessening shock by means of the elasticity of compressed air 3
noun air cushion an inflatable, airtight cushion. 1

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Origin of air cushion

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Air cushion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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air cushion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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