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air show

American  
[air shoh] / ˈɛər ˌʃoʊ /
Or airshow

noun

  1. an event that features aircraft performing aerial stunts.


Etymology

Origin of air show

First recorded in 1910–15

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Isaacman’s jet helped kick off the air show, which lasted for hours and included flyovers from a range of U.S. military fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The countryside area is typically quiet, but about 170,000 people descend on the RAF site every July for the Royal International Air Tattoo, which is the largest military air show in the world.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2025

Middle East airlines are gearing up for increased competition after Dubai carriers went on an order spree at the region's largest air show, watched by potential rivals teasing their own deals.

From Reuters Nov. 20, 2023

He was trying to remember the date of the air show in Dayton.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

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