# airman

/ˈɛɹmən/ (US) · /ˈeəmən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/airman
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who works in the air force or flies planes. It is a formal word for a pilot or a soldier in the sky.

For teachers: a member of the air force or a person who flies aircraft. Often used in formal or military contexts to distinguish from a naval officer or a ground soldier.

## Examples

- The airman checked the fuel levels before takeoff.
- After years of training, the young airman was finally promoted to the rank of captain.
- The airman's meticulous attention to detail during the pre-flight inspection prevented a potential mechanical failure that could have endangered the entire crew.

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