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Definition airborne in American English

airborne adjective

adjective
/ˈerˌbɔrn/
1

an aircraft that is airborne is in the air

Example

Once the airplane was airborne, drinks were brought to the passengers.

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Example

the 82nd airborne division

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2

carried in the air

Example

airborne germs/dust/particles

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Definition airborne in American English