air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
Examples of air pocket in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
By foraging, burrowing into crevices and tapping into air pockets and moist pools in the soil, hyphae can access nutrients that the shrub cannot.
—
Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Authentic sourdough has a tangy flavor from natural fermentation, along with a chewy texture and an open crumb with irregular air pockets, Gavin says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
That's because eggs shrink over time within the shell, creating an air pocket between the egg and the shell.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Starting at the wider end (where the air pocket is), peel the egg under the water to help remove the shell cleanly.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for air pocket
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Authentic sourdough has a tangy flavor from natural fermentation, along with a chewy texture and an open crumb with irregular air pockets, Gavin says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
That's because eggs shrink over time within the shell, creating an air pocket between the egg and the shell.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Starting at the wider end (where the air pocket is), peel the egg under the water to help remove the shell cleanly.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for air pocket
Cite this Entry
“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
