Airborne

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrˌbɔːrn/

Airborne (adjective)

  1. Moving or carried through the air.
  2. Describes diseases that spread through the air.
  3. 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