midair

noun

mid·​air ˈmid-ˈer 

: a point or region in the air not immediately adjacent to the ground

the planes collided in midair

Examples of midair in a Sentence

The two planes collided in midair.

We watched birds catching insects in midair.

Recent Examples on the Web

Washington — The family of a man killed in January’s midair collision near Washington, DC, is suing American Airlines, regional jet operator PSA Airlines, and the federal government, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. —Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025

The Webster flip, well known in gymnastics, involves a forward somersault with a back-leg takeoff and precise body control throughout midair. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025

Breakker hit a spear in midair on LA Knight, leading to a Jagged Edge from Reed for the win. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

People are standing absolutely still, in silence, staring straight into midair. —Sara Stridsberg september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midair

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

midair

noun

mid·​air ˈmid-ˈa(ə)r 

-ˈe(ə)r

: a point or region in the air not very close to the ground

planes collided in midair