airline

[air-lahyn]

noun

1. Aeronautics.

   1. a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points.

   2. the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system.

   3. Often airlines a company that owns or operates such a system.

2. a direct line; beeline.

3. an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.

adjective

1. of or on an airline.

airline

/ ˈɛəˌlaɪn /

noun

1. 1. a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo

   2. ( as modifier )

      an airline pilot

2. a hose or tube carrying air under pressure

3. a beeline

Word History and Origins

Origin of airline¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

As the investigation unfolds, the detectives study an array of arrival and departure times, distances and dates on multiple train lines, airlines and a ferry line.

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Later, the city’s central location helped to make it the nation’s premier railroad nexus and a major airline hub.

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The consumer-price index offers a monthly snapshot of what Americans are paying for everything including bread, gas and airline tickets.

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She spent 17 years at Reuters, covering mergers and acquisitions, telecommunications and airlines.

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Given the airline’s operating fleet remains at 78 aircraft as of October, the brokerage sees limited scope for any meaningful growth in Thai Airways’ average seat kilometer beyond a low single-digit percentage in 2H.

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