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

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Example Sentences

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midair

Boeing did not make it past the probationary period when in January 2024, the rear door on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max plane blew off midair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The agency said its examination hasn’t shown an increased risk of midair collisions there, but it is working with industry groups on further analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

However, replacing U.S. capabilities in midair refueling won’t be easy and would require establishing more airfields with fuel capacity, the officials add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

"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

He was hanging now with his feet in midair.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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