airfreight

American  

[air-frayt] / ˈɛərˌfreɪt /

noun

1. air freight.

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verb (used with object)

1. to send or ship by air freight.

   to airfreight French bread to the U.S.

verb (used without object)

1. to ship cargo by air freight.

   During the truckers' strike we had to airfreight.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involved in air freight.

   the airfreight business.

Etymology

Origin of airfreight

First recorded in 1925–30; air ¹ + freight

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Example Sentences

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airfreight

Wherever possible, materials were sent by sea during the annual short thaw to avoid expensive airfreight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

“The airfreight market seems to be defying gravity,” said Niall van de Wouw, chief airfreight officer at logistics analytics firm Xeneta.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

However, where Lufthansa may fare best is if airfreight pricing strengthens, given Middle East airport closures and shipping disruption.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026

But the company has been trialling airfreight ahead of the new airport opening.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2024

Impact from the attacks on global shipping by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has been minimal, she said, as Stellantis has shifted shipments of high-voltage batteries and gear boxes to airfreight.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024

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