air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Or, make a layer of pieces at the bottom of larger containers to create air pockets and allow plant roots to breathe.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Refill the hole, firming the soil around the plant to avoid air pockets.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
The image revealed that there were air pockets in his neck — which may mean an internal injury, such as a torn esophagus or windpipe.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Widespread expectations that the market was due for a bout of seasonal weakness in August have been met with a one-day air pocket on Friday and moderate choppiness since.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Refill the hole, firming the soil around the plant to avoid air pockets.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
The image revealed that there were air pockets in his neck — which may mean an internal injury, such as a torn esophagus or windpipe.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Widespread expectations that the market was due for a bout of seasonal weakness in August have been met with a one-day air pocket on Friday and moderate choppiness since.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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