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

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

From Los Angeles Times

Spectators have shared their shock and horror as they watched a decorated South African Air Force pilot crash to his death at a local air show, while they recalled his final moments.

From BBC

Air show commentator Brian Emmenis, who was present at the show and provided running commentary on Mr O'Connell's performance, can then be heard urging the stunned crowd to "stay calm and remain where you are".

From BBC

Mr Emmenis later explained in a statement released by West Coast Air Show organisers that Mr O'Connell had gone into a "dirty configuration" – described as a move where the undercarriage is extended - where he turned the aircraft over and "the undercarriage was down".

From BBC

Clive Coetzee, organiser of the West Coast Air Show, said that he was "deeply saddened by the event" and spoke of the shocking effect it had, not only on attendees, but other participants.

From BBC