air right
Americannoun
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a right of way in the air space above a property owner's land and the immovable property on it, subject to the public right of air navigation above the property at a legally prescribed altitude.
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such a right sold or leased for use or occupation, especially on a support elevated above an immovable property, as for the erection of an office building over a railroad track.
Etymology
Origin of air right
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Anni Albers especially feels in the air right now.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
"Everything is up in the air right now, and that's the whole point. Everybody's walking on eggshells, not knowing what's going to happen."
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025
I’m on the air right at the moment.
From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024
“There are a few balls in the air right now that we’re going to have to sort through,” McDaniels said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023
When Miss Cowper found out about the Broadway play, I thought she was going to walk on air right there in front of us.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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