airway
noun
an air route equipped with emergency landing fields, beacon lights, radio beams, etc.
airways
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pluralof airway.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Standard procedure mandates that anyone suspected of smoke inhalation receives a bronchoscopic examination of their airways.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Due to the unique anatomy of their airways, bulldogs can experience more respiratory distress in their golden years and may also have a harder time regulating their temperature as a result,” Greenstein says.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
She told the jury she did not see any water in the child's mouth or airways, adding: "There was no water in his lungs. I would have expected water in his lungs."
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
He made a gurgling sound—secretions clogging his airways.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
