Airborne
Pronunciation: /ˈɛrˌbɔːrn/
Airborne (adjective)
- Moving or carried through the air.
- Describes diseases that spread through the air.
- Referring to soldiers trained to be dropped from aircraft.
Examples
- The kite became airborne with a strong gust of wind.
- Once the plane is airborne, you can use electronic devices.
Common collocations: become airborne, remain airborne, airborne transmission, airborne pathogens, airborne troops