airshow

[ air-shoh ]

/ ˈɛərˌʃoʊ /

noun

a fair that features aircraft performing aerial stunts.

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Origin of airshow

First recorded in 1910–15; air¹ + show

Words nearby airshow

airproof, airs, airscrew, airshed, airship, airshow, airsick, airsickness, airside, airspace, airspeed

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Just before graduation they put on an airshow for our benefit.
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British Dictionary definitions for airshow

airshow

/ (ˈɛəˌʃəʊ) /

noun

an occasion when an air base is open to the public and a flying display and, usually, static exhibitions are held

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