airfare

noun

air·​fare ˈer-ˌfer How to pronounce airfare (audio)
: fare for travel by airplane

Examples of airfare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite rising airfares, there are plenty of last-minute deals for a European summer getaway. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024 That means paying for a pass to certain events, airfare and five nights in a hotel. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2024 While consumers benefit from lower airfares, all three major companies reporting earnings Thursday morning — PepsiCo, Conagra, and Delta Air Lines — missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Abid Ali, CNBC, 12 July 2024 The price of used cars and airfares dropped while grocery and healthcare costs rose modestly. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for airfare 

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airfare was in 1917

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“Airfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfare. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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