air show
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air show
First recorded in 1910–15
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This town is known for two things: the original medieval stained glass windows in its ancient church and a world-beating air show hosted every year with the latest in military technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Eastbourne is expected to get a bumper number of visitors this weekend when the seaside town hosts its popular Airbourne air show.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
While most MLB fans might be seeing Yan’s post-strikeout air show for the first time, the celebrations have actually become a signature move for the player during his long, unconventional journey to the majors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
At the air show, makers of everything from passenger planes to military drones show off their hardware to woo prospective customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
He got that for his birthday two years ago, when his dad took him to an air show in upstate New York.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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