airfare

noun

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

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Commanders are also grappling with surging civilian fuel and commercial airfare costs, adding to the financial strain on a military that depends heavily on both. Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026 Those with the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi can earn 3% cash back on airfare, hotels, car rentals, and cruise lines booked with Costco Travel. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Higher prices for travelers For consumers, the most frustrating part of Spirit’s closure is likely to be higher airfares across the board. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 June 2026 As staycations boom in the face of uncertainty over the war in the Middle East and soaring airfares, holidaymakers are looking for affordable places to stay closer to home. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 June 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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