air force

A·ïr force

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ah-eer fawrs, fohrs]
- /ˈɑ ɪər fɔrs, foʊrs/
- /eə(r) fɔːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer fawrs, fohrs]
- /ˈɑ ɪər fɔrs, foʊrs/

Definitions of air force words

countable noun air force An air force is the part of a country's armed forces that is concerned with fighting in the air. 3
noun air force the branch of a nation's armed services primarily responsible for air warfare 3
noun air force (as modifier) 3
noun air force a formation in the US and certain other air forces larger than an air division but smaller than an air command 3
noun air force the aviation branch of the armed forces of a country 3
noun air force an organizational unit of an aviation force 3

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Origin of air force

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-1920

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Parts of speech for Air force

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air force popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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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Synonyms for air force

noun air force

air fleet — a group of military aircraft, usually under one commander.

Just one Synonym for air force