air show

Or air·show

[air shoh]

noun

1. an event that features aircraft performing aerial stunts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air show¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

“We did the Miramar Air Show before and they had a whole Marine Corps infantry display where they get off the helicopters and then they do the whole attack,” Ryan said.

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This week, organizers for the Dubai Air Show, one of the world’s largest aerospace trade events, were reported to have barred Israeli defense firms from taking part — reversing a policy in recent years that saw them take pride of place in similar events.

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Two flying cars crashed into each other at a rehearsal for an air show in China which was meant to be a showcase for the technology.

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The rehearsals on Tuesday were for the Changchun Air Show, set to start later this week in north-east China.

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Residents in Simi Valley thought the small aircraft circling over the neighborhood on Saturday was part of an air show.

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