airshow

air·show

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [air-shoh]
- /ˈɛərˌʃoʊ/
- /ˈeə.ʃəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-shoh]
- /ˈɛərˌʃoʊ/

Definitions of airshow word

countable noun airshow An airshow is an event at which aeroplane pilots entertain the public by performing very skilful and complicated movements with the aircraft in the sky. 3
noun airshow an occasion when an air base is open to the public and a flying display and, usually, static exhibitions are held 3
noun airshow a fair that features aircraft performing aerial stunts. 1
noun airshow Alternative spelling of air show. 1
noun airshow military aircraft display 1

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Origin of airshow

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; air1 + show

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Parts of speech for Airshow

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Airshow

airshow popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% 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 airshow

noun airshow

aerobatics — Aerobatics are skilful displays of flying, usually to entertain people watching from the ground.
flyover — a formation of aircraft in flight for observation from the ground, especially a prearranged, low-altitude flight over a public gathering.
show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
stunts — to use in doing stunts: to stunt an airplane.

All 4 Synonyms of airshow