midair

noun

mid·​air ˈmid-ˈer How to pronounce midair (audio)
: a point or region in the air not immediately adjacent to the ground
the planes collided in midair

Examples of midair in a Sentence

The two planes collided in midair. We watched birds catching insects in midair.
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While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Designed during the Cold War, the plane can remain airborne for up to a week and is able to refuel in midair. Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025 Rachel Banham failed to step forward into a pass from Ariel Atkins, allowing Sonia Citron to snag the ball from midair. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025 At game speed, Amador appeared to lose his glove in midair as the ball went whizzing over his head. Denver Post, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for midair

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midair was in 1605

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“Midair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midair. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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midair

noun
mid·​air ˈmid-ˈa(ə)r How to pronounce midair (audio)
-ˈe(ə)r
: a point or region in the air not very close to the ground
planes collided in midair

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