Word Adjective
airtight
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɛɹˌtaɪt/ UK /ˈeətaɪt/ air·tight
Definition
adj.describing a situation or plan that is so perfect that it cannot be changed or challenged. It can also describe something that is completely sealed so no air can get in or out.
adj.impermeable to air or gas; also used figuratively to describe a plan or argument that is logically sound and cannot be refuted.
Examples
“The new plan is airtight and will work perfectly.”
“The lawyer presented an airtight case, leaving the jury with no room to doubt the defendant's guilt.”
“The building's windows are sealed with an airtight membrane to prevent heat loss during the winter months, significantly reducing the overall energy consumption of the structure.”
Etymology
From air + tight.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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