midair

American  

[mid-air] / mɪdˈɛər /

noun

1. any point in the air not contiguous with the earth or other solid surface.

   to catch a ball in midair.

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midair British  

/ ˌmɪdˈɛə /

noun

1. 1. some point above ground level, in the air

   2. ( as modifier )

      a midair collision of aircraft

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midair Idioms  

1. see under leave hanging.

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Etymology

Origin of midair

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

Example Sentences

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midair

"It can hover like a helicopter, fly forwards like an aircraft, but equally brake in midair or fly backwards," marketing chief Andrea Marchsteiner told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

An FAA spokeswoman said Bedford respects Homendy and shares the common goal of preventing another midair collision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

Cheaper options could be faster to roll out, he said, and other cockpit technologies in development could be more effective at preventing midair collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

The image of Bryant in midair passing — not shooting! — highlights the card, which earned a PSA 5 grade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

The spheres grew spikes in midair, like helicopter blades, and hurtled away into the fog.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan