midair

[ mid-air ]

noun
  1. any point in the air not contiguous with the earth or other solid surface: to catch a ball in midair.

Origin of midair

1
First recorded in 1660–70; mid- + air1

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British Dictionary definitions for midair

midair

/ (ˌmɪdˈɛə) /


noun
    • some point above ground level, in the air

    • (as modifier): a midair collision of aircraft

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Other Idioms and Phrases with midair

midair

see under leave hanging.

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