air force

noun

1

: the military organization of a nation for air warfare

2

: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a division and lower than a command

Examples of air force in a Sentence

the combined allied air forces

Recent Examples on the Web

Russia launched 162 drones of various types and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said. — Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

Overnight into Tuesday, Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 162 drones, of which 96 were jet-powered, and one ballistic missile into the country. — David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Russia launched 162 drones of various types and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said. — Bassam Hatoum, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

And Iran’s already outdated navy and air force has been further degraded. — Javed Ali, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

air force

noun

: the military organization of a nation for air warfare