airfare

noun

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

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Grocery prices, airfares, hotels, car payments and rent prices have all come down. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 Many cruise lines offer perks and discounts that go far beyond the basics, such as elevated dining experiences, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and, in some cases, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or airfare. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026 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 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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