air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Fleece fabric is not only plush to the touch, but also creates air pockets to trap heat, keeping you cozy no matter what’s going on outside.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Backfill the hole with soil, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The grid-fleece interior is the real magic: insanely warm without feeling bulky, sweaty, or restrictive thanks to heat-trapping air pockets.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
Tamp the soil to eliminate large air pockets, and then water the plant.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Backfill the hole with soil, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The grid-fleece interior is the real magic: insanely warm without feeling bulky, sweaty, or restrictive thanks to heat-trapping air pockets.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
Tamp the soil to eliminate large air pockets, and then water the plant.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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 21 Jan. 2026.
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