air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Plant the stem deep in the soil and water it in to remove any larger air pockets around it.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The bread is a circular pita, the kind without an air pocket.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The records inside will be in a protective metal bell jar with an air pocket designed to guard against moisture.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Backfill the area with soil to cover the roots, tamp it down to get rid of any air pockets, and water to moisten the soil thoroughly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The bread is a circular pita, the kind without an air pocket.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
The records inside will be in a protective metal bell jar with an air pocket designed to guard against moisture.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Backfill the area with soil to cover the roots, tamp it down to get rid of any air pockets, and water to moisten the soil thoroughly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for air pocket
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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