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aero
[ air-oh ]
/ ˈɛər oʊ /
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adjective
of or for aircraft.
of or relating to aeronautics.
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Origin of aero
1895–1900; aero- used as free form
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Other definitions for aero (2 of 3)
aero-
a combining form meaning “air,” used in formation of compound words: aerodrome.
Origin of aero-
Other definitions for aero (3 of 3)
aero.
abbreviation
aeronautic; aeronautical.
aeronautics.
aerospace.
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How to use aero in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for aero (1 of 3)
aero1
/ (ˈɛərəʊ) /
noun
(modifier) of or relating to aircraft or aeronauticsan aero engine
British Dictionary definitions for aero (2 of 3)
aero2
the internet domain name for
an organization in the air-transport industry
British Dictionary definitions for aero (3 of 3)
aero-
aeri- or before a vowel aer-
combining form
denoting air, atmosphere, or gasaerodynamics
denoting aircraftaeronautics
Word Origin for aero-
ultimately from Greek aēr air
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