air raid
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of air raid
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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A resident of one of the buildings that was hit, who identified herself as Iryna, 69, said she just had time to seek refuge in the toilets after receiving an air raid warning.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
At a time when air raid sirens sound constantly in Kyiv and explosions can be heard almost every day, the peace and quiet of the village is what Olena says she needs most.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
A low, pulsing electronic tone on the platform interrupts her, announcing the next air raid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
New metro operating rules during air raid alerts are being introduced in an attempt to improve the situation.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
A uniformed air raid warden starts blowing his whistle, windmilling his arm, directing people toward an open doorway in a stone building.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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