airpower

noun

air·​pow·​er ˈer-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

: the military strength of a nation's air force

Examples of airpower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The seas of the Middle East are bristling with American warships and airpower trained on Iran. — February 26, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026

Perhaps the hawks will realize that their preferred policy was wrong, that regime change by airpower was impossible, and that Trump was unfit to lead in the first place. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

Ukraine is demonstrating that airpower's true measure lies in its effects, not simply applying aircraft in traditional roles. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Instead, the limitations of US airpower are exposed. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for airpower

• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
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• sunflower
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• wildflower