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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“There’s a lot on the air right now and the news and stuff that is hard. There’s things that don’t make our days that fun,” Friedman said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
"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
“Solar energy, rather than evaporating water from the ground or transpiring water from vegetation, heats the ground and ultimately the air right over it.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
Cal was looking at a spot in the air right over Lee’s head.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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