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

Words nearby aero

aerie, aeriferous, aerification, aeriform, aerify, aero, aeroacoustics, aeroallergen, aerobacter, aeroballistics, aerobat

Other definitions for aero (2 of 3)

aero-

a combining form meaning “air,” used in formation of compound words: aerodrome.

Also aer-, aeri-.

Origin of aero-

<Greek, equivalent to āer- (stem of āḗrair¹) + -o- -o-

Other definitions for aero (3 of 3)

aero.

abbreviation

aeronautic; aeronautical.

aeronautics.

aerospace.

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How to use aero in a sentence

She earned dual master’s degrees in aero-astro engineering and technology and policy, but before she found a job in either field, television came calling.
Wonder woman|Christina Couch, SM ’15|April 28, 2021|MIT Technology Review
For example, the Unified Lounge in Building 33 includes machining equipment and non-player characters labeled Todd and Dave, in honor of two technical instructors well known to aero-astro students.
The Minecraft Institvte of Technology|Tate Ryan-Mosley|August 19, 2020|MIT Technology Review
After a 2005 out-of-court settlement, Aero filed an ethics complaint against Herman with the Florida Bar.
Exclusive: ‘X-Men’ Sex Abuse Lawyer Says He Was Assaulted, Too|Tim Teeman|May 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The client, Aero Controls of Seattle, sued Herman and his law firm.
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As though shot out of some huge cannon the aero-iceboat skimmed the lake.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
The surface of the lake was not as it had been when the girls had taken their first ride on the aero-iceboat.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison
In all the great nations Aero Clubs were formed and races and contests began to be announced.
The Romance of Aircraft|Lawrence Yard Smith
About all Parks thought or talked of was the coming aero meet.
Airship Andy|Frank V. Webster
Just call it an aero-iceyacht, and let it go at that, said Chet.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison

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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