Word
airfare
Phoneticsair·fare, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛɹˌfɛɹ/
UK/ˈeəfeə/
Travel
Definition
n. the cost of a ticket for a flight. You usually pay this when you book a seat on an airplane.
n. the price of a ticket for a flight. Often used in the plural form to refer to the total cost of travel for multiple people or trips.
Examples
“The airfare to London is quite expensive this year.”
“After comparing several airlines, we found that the airfare for a round-trip flight to Tokyo was significantly cheaper than expected.”
“While the initial airfare was manageable, the total travel budget increased substantially when we accounted for the cost of luggage and local transportation upon arrival.”
Examples
simple
“The airfare to London is quite expensive this year.”
contextual
“After comparing several airlines, we found that the airfare for a round-trip flight to Tokyo was significantly cheaper than expected.”
complex
“While the initial airfare was manageable, the total travel budget increased substantially when we accounted for the cost of luggage and local transportation upon arrival.”
Real-World Examples
“Most of her honeymoon clients spend between $16,000 and $60,000 before airfare, with luxury safaris paired with private island stays easily pushing beyond that.” “Rising airfares and hotel rates are making budget-conscious Americans delay or cancel summer trips while wealthy travelers are holding fast to vacation plans despite higher prices.” Etymology
From air + fare.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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