airfare

noun

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

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The fall was aided by the cooling prices of gasoline, eggs, and beef, but rising costs for consumer goods like apparel, computers, and airfares suggest tariffs are still squeezing household budgets. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026 The analysis took airfare data for the 200 busiest airports in the United States and compared average ticket prices across regions and carriers during the first half of 2025. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026 A week after the Council hearing, Taylor allegedly traveled to the Bahamas with his romantic partner, again on Roefaro’s dime, including airfare and at least two meals, one of which was at a high-end steakhouse. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026 Passengers whose flights are canceled are eligible for a refund on their airfare and any optional travel charges such as extra legroom seating and priority boarding. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airfare

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 22 Feb. 2026.

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