air show
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air show
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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In 1910 — only seven years after the Wright Brothers and their first flight — Los Angeles staged America’s first international air show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024
He's in the region to rub shoulders with defence industry players at Asia's largest air show.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024
The insecure line was used by an officer who dialled in from Singapore, where a military air show took place at the end of February.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024
Middle East airlines are gearing up for increased competition after Dubai carriers went on an order spree at the region's largest air show, watched by potential rivals teasing their own deals.
From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023
Above was a squadron of fighter jets on their way to an air show miles away in Atlanta.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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