aerobatics

noun

aer·​o·​bat·​ics ˌer-ə-ˈba-tiks How to pronounce aerobatics (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: spectacular flying feats and maneuvers (such as rolls and dives)
aerobat noun
aerobatic adjective

Word History

Etymology

aero- + (acro)batics

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerobatics was in 1915

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“Aerobatics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerobatics. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

aerobatics

singular or plural noun
aer·​o·​bat·​ics ˌar-ə-ˈbat-iks How to pronounce aerobatics (audio)
ˌer-
: spectacular flying feats and maneuvers
aerobatic adjective

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