air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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But unlike a space blanket, this material is breathable, thanks to air pockets between the filaments.
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Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Press the soil firmly to eliminate any air pockets and ensure good root-to-soil contact.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
This water is held (absorbed) in the air pockets of the snowball.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
This ensures the air pocket remains intact even when the tube is pushed straight down into the water.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Press the soil firmly to eliminate any air pockets and ensure good root-to-soil contact.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
This water is held (absorbed) in the air pockets of the snowball.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
This ensures the air pocket remains intact even when the tube is pushed straight down into the water.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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