airfare

noun

air·​fare ˈer-ˌfer How to pronounce airfare (audio)
: fare for travel by airplane

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However, there is some data that purports that some days of the week will, on average, have less expensive airfare than others. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 Keep in mind that events can drive up prices for hotels and airfare, making trips more expensive. Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Meta says qualified participants can get tuition, airfare, lodging and a daily stipend covered during training. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 The conflict has triggered price hikes on gas, airfares, and groceries (given disruptions to food supply chains). Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for airfare

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airfare was in 1917

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“Airfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfare. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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