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

The Muse gap from September 8th sits right on top of it, with the first price paid after that air pocket around $640. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Tap the cake pan gently on the counter before baking to eliminate large air pockets. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Dyson addresses that issue with an anti-gravity tank and a diaphragm pump designed to minimize air pockets. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Backfill the soil and water thoroughly to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air pocket

• pickpocket
• skyrocket
• docket
• locket
• rocket
• socket
• sprocket

Kids Definition

air pocket

noun

: a condition of the atmosphere that causes an airplane to drop suddenly