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 bottom of the gap, which is the first price paid for a stock after the air pocket below it, becomes the natural stop for traders. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

During this process, sugar crystals cut into the butter, creating little air pockets. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

At Tower 208, a component known as a compression paddle was not securely bonded to the pylon, allowing debris to form and creating a dangerous air pocket, the filing said. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

These bigger wheels feature carved internal air pockets designed to flex under stress. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 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