surface-to-air

adjective

sur·​face-to-air ˈsər-fəs-ˌtü-ˈer 

: launched from the ground against a target in the air

Examples of surface-to-air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2012, Azerbaijan ordered two second-hand Buk-1M medium-range surface-to-air missile systems from Belarus that Minsk modernized to the Buk-MB version before delivery. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Both warship classes use the same universal vertical launch system and are equipped with missiles such as the HHQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missile, the YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile, and the YJ-100 land-attack cruise missile. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Lockheed Martin used this year's Farnborough International Airshow to introduce a low-cost alternative to its Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missile called the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Adapted Capability Effector (PAC-3 ACE). — David Szondy july 22, New Atlas, 23 July 2026

Maverick and his fellow pilots must fly deep into enemy territory to blow up an underground uranium-enrichment site that is protected by surface-to-air missiles and advanced enemy aircraft. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surface-to-air

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