air base

noun

Synonyms of air basenext
: a military base chiefly for the operation of aircraft

Examples of air base in a Sentence

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They are accused of conducting surveillance of NATO's Incirlik air base in southern Turkey. Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026 Russian authorities have voiced hope for negotiating a deal to maintain the Hmeimim air base and the naval outpost in Tartus. Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 Baghdad expects logistical support to transit through the coalition’s air base in Erbil and did not rule out joint US-Iraqi counter-ISIS operations launched from Al-Asad if deemed necessary. Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026 Their hopes rose further on Wednesday, with news that the Pentagon had ordered some non-essential personnel from its largest Middle East air base, a move seen as preparation for battle. Kay Armin Serjoie, Time, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for air base

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air base was in 1913

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“Air base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20base. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

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air base

noun
: a base of operations for military aircraft

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