air show
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air show
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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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
The countryside area is typically quiet, but about 170,000 people descend on the RAF site every July for the Royal International Air Tattoo, which is the largest military air show in the world.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
Residents in Simi Valley thought the small aircraft circling over the neighborhood on Saturday was part of an air show.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025
Middle East airlines are gearing up for increased competition after Dubai carriers went on an order spree at the region's largest air show, watched by potential rivals teasing their own deals.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2023
He was trying to remember the date of the air show in Dayton.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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