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airstream

American  
[air-streem] / ˈɛərˌstrim /
Or air stream,

noun

  1. any localized airflow.


airstream British  
/ ˈɛəˌstriːm /

noun

  1. a wind, esp at a high altitude

  2. a current of moving air

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of airstream

First recorded in 1865–70; air 1 + stream

Example Sentences

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Rihanna and Rocky were in the Airstream at the time of the shooting, the official said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Gibson, 33, quit her job as a teacher’s aide in September and started a one-woman restaurant out of a converted Airstream, where she whips up soups, milkshakes and baked potatoes loaded with bacon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

In the exterior of the dwelling, Jenner transformed her Bambi Airstream into a third guest room—having received the vehicle as a “very special birthday gift” that she found she did not need in L.A.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

“This vintage Airstream park exudes retro charm,” the listing reads in part, “each bursting with vibrant colors, ready for your love and personal touches to welcome guests for a one-of-a-kind glamping experience.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

As I climbed down, I paused next to the Airstream trailer three units below ours, where my friend Mrs. Gilmore lived.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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