air pocket

noun

: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly

Examples of air pocket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dyson addresses that issue with an anti-gravity tank and a diaphragm pump designed to minimize air pockets. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Maybe there are air pockets in the rubble where survivors will be found. — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The stock battled back up through the entire air pocket and is sitting at $317 with the 50-day right here at $317 as well. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

As the pump draws fluid, the bladder expands to occupy the space, pushing out air pockets and ensuring a consistent jet whether the brush is upright, horizontal, or upside down. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air pocket

• pickpocket
• skyrocket
• docket
• locket
• rocket
• socket
• sprocket

Kids Definition

air pocket

noun

: a condition of the atmosphere that causes an airplane to drop suddenly