air show
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air show
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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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
Two flying cars crashed into each other at a rehearsal for an air show in China which was meant to be a showcase for the technology.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025
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
Navy pilots who have thrilled air show audiences since 1946.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
And there, Galya said, “I looked behind and saw that all were flying wing tip to wing tip. So Klava said: ‘Just you look at them; they’re flying like in an air show.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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