air strike

A·ïr strike

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ah-eer strahyk]
- /ˈɑ ɪər straɪk/
- /eə(r) straɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer strahyk]
- /ˈɑ ɪər straɪk/

Definitions of air strike words

countable noun air strike An air strike is an attack by military aircraft in which bombs are dropped. This expression is usually used by the country or group that is carrying out the attack. 3
noun air strike the bombing or strafing of a city, enemy force, etc., by military aircraft: The air strike devastated the enemy's submarine base. 1
noun air strike military: aerial attack 1
noun air strike airline work stoppage 1
noun air strike (military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles. 0

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Origin of air strike

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Air strike

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preposition

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exclamation

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air strike popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

air strike usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for air strike

noun air strike

air raid — An air raid is an attack by military aircraft in which bombs are dropped. This expression is usually used by the country or group that is suffering the attack.
bombardment — A bombardment is a strong and continuous attack of gunfire or bombing.

All 2 Synonyms of air strike