airfare

noun

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

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Meanwhile, consumers are suddenly facing higher gas prices and airfares because of the Iran war, alongside stubborn economy-wide inflation that has now outpaced wage growth. Rob Wile, NBC news, 14 May 2026 Higher gas prices and airfare aren't stopping 45 million Americans from traveling for Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to AAA's new forecast. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Why cheap flights are getting harder to find Cheap airfares were already getting harder to find before Spirit shut down. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026 United for Business comes with everything that will keep your production moving forward – reduced airfare, special rates for equipment, custom booking options, airport escort services and a dedicated entertainment support desk. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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