airline

1 of 2

noun (1)

air·​line ˈer-ˌlīn How to pronounce airline (audio)
: an air transportation system including its equipment, routes, operating personnel, and management

air line

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a straight line through the air between two points

Examples of airline in a Sentence

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Noun
For now, the airline has confirmed flights to Miami International Airport for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, said spokeswoman Stéphanie Armand. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024 There are three classes of medical certificates issued by the FAA: first-class airline transfer pilot, second-class commercial pilot, and third-class private pilot. Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024 The sessions are expected to include the chiefs of the major US carriers in addition to key international airlines. Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024 Industry stakeholders like airplane and parts manufacturers and airlines may participate in investigations based on the specifics of each incident. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 While none of the new Breeze destinations for San Diego are currently served by any of the airlines operating out of San Diego International Airport, Southwest Airlines will be offering a single nonstop flight weekly to Pittsburgh this summer between June and August. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024 The report notes that airlines still have pilots even though autopilot systems have been around for more than a century. Matt Egan, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024 At that time, airline companies had started to move from the snug Concourse E to others to prepare for its transition to an international concourse. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 The move was part of a broader shakeup of the management board at Europe’s largest airline group. Benedikt Kammel, Fortune Europe, 21 Mar. 2024
Noun
State House Republicans did more than just verbally condemn Delta, and passed a bill that would revoke a jet fuel tax break that would likely cost the air line millions of dollars. Sanya Mansoor, Time, 2 Apr. 2021 In the searing heat, the air lines on the fire truck blew, locking the brakes and immobilizing the vehicle. Lauren Williams, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2020 Three two-man teams were taking 15-minute stints of exploring the vault Wednesday, using glow sticks and air lines. Vinny Vella, Philly.com, 13 June 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1844, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airline was in 1813

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“Airline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airline. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

airline

noun
air·​line -ˌlīn How to pronounce airline (audio)
: a system of transportation by airplanes including its routes, equipment, and workers

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