air force

noun

1

: the military organization of a nation for air warfare

2

: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a division and lower than a command

Examples of air force in a Sentence

the combined allied air forces

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite an obliterated navy and air force, Iran wielded significant economic power in the spring. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 123 drones into the country in its latest wave, of which 108 drones were shot down or suppressed. — David Brennan, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Zelensky notes gaps in stopping ballistic missiles Ukraine’s air force said Russia fired 351 drones and 68 missiles overnight, targeting mainly Kyiv, and all 29 ballistic missiles struck their targets. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Ukraine’s air force said that Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the country overnight, targeting mainly Kyiv, and that 29 ballistic missiles struck their targets, underscoring how little Ukraine can do to stop them. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

air force

noun

: the military organization of a nation for air warfare