Word
midair
US/ˈmɪˈdɛɹ/
UK/mɪdˈeə/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. in the middle of the air, usually while flying. You use this to describe something that happens while an object is in flight.
n. in the middle of the air, typically referring to the space occupied by a flying object. Often used in the context of aviation or physics to describe a collision or maneuver.
Examples
“The two planes narrowly avoided a midair collision.”
“The pilot performed a midair refueling to ensure the aircraft had enough fuel to reach the remote base.”
“Engineers must account for the structural integrity of the aircraft during a midair emergency, as the sudden shift in weight distribution can cause significant stress on the fuselage.”
Examples
simple
“The two planes narrowly avoided a midair collision.”
contextual
“The pilot performed a midair refueling to ensure the aircraft had enough fuel to reach the remote base.”
complex
“Engineers must account for the structural integrity of the aircraft during a midair emergency, as the sudden shift in weight distribution can cause significant stress on the fuselage.”
Etymology
From mid- + air.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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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