air show
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air show
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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While most MLB fans might be seeing Yan’s post-strikeout air show for the first time, the celebrations have actually become a signature move for the player during his long, unconventional journey to the majors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Instead of doing demonstration flights of the much-delayed 777X at the air show, Ortberg said he chose to keep the aircraft in the U.S. while it awaits safety certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Navy pilots who have thrilled air show audiences since 1946.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
He's in the region to rub shoulders with defence industry players at Asia's largest air show.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024
Elsewhere in the city was a Fleet Week celebration, and every so often the Blue Angels flew overhead as part of the air show.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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