airfare

noun

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

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All of Azevedo’s expenses for the 10-day trip were paid for by the Vietnamese American Business Association chaired by David Duong, which cut checks for his business class airfare, hotel stay and meals, according to federal authorities. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 Unlike other trips that involve airfare and suitcases, the packing lists needed for these more rugged, outdoor adventures differ greatly. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 Being here, paying however many thousands for tickets and airfare and all the related costs, is for something else. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026 Other members of the select committee went on the trip and had airfare covered by campaign accounts. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 8 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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