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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Wind gusts of the rapidly advancing storm that had capsized our canoe on Friday had been clocked at about 35 to 40 knots by the Chapleau air base. Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026 The move to cut 1,500-3,000 troops came on short notice and unsettled ally Romania where the military organization runs an air base. ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 The airport is adjacent to an air base used by Mali's air force. CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 The airport is adjacent to an air base used by Mali’s air force. Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.

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air base

noun
: a base of operations for military aircraft

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