: fare for travel by airplane

Examples of airfare in a Sentence

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Brought to Spain, the Colombian prostitutes are required to work off a debt run up by not only the airfare but much more. — John Hopewell, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 The cost of airfare was up by 23% year over year as of August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Nowadays, Condor's airfare is more in line with legacy carriers, but it's still known for having comparatively affordable transatlantic flights. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Contribute toward airfare, book an experience, cover a special dinner, or create a travel fund for her next adventure. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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