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

US officials told CBS News, the BBC's US partner, the incident may have involved a midair collision, but added that they were still investigating.

From BBC

KC-135s are some of the oldest model tankers in use by the military and are used to refuel other aircrafts midair.

From Salon

The Boeing-manufactured aircraft are capable of refuelling planes midair and typically play a major role in US military operations.

From BBC

Brooke Day was using a chairlift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Otari, Nagano prefecture, when part of her backpack got tangled in the lift, leaving her suspended in midair.

From BBC

The federal review comes after a series of high-profile midair crashes and close calls reignited a nationwide debate over air safety.

From Los Angeles Times