airwoman

air·wom·an

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [air-woo m-uh n]
- /ˈɛərˌwʊm ən/
- /ˈeə.wʊ.mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-woo m-uh n]
- /ˈɛərˌwʊm ən/

Definitions of airwoman word

countable noun airwoman An airwoman is a woman who flies aircraft, especially one who serves in her country's air force. 3
noun plural airwoman a woman who pilots an aircraft. 1
noun airwoman A woman who flies in an aircraft; a female aviator. 1

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Origin of airwoman

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; air1 + -woman

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Parts of speech for Airwoman

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airwoman 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.

According to our data about 64% 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.

airwoman usage trend in Literature

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