Airborne: meaning, definitions and examples
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airborne
[ ˈɛəbɔːn ]
in the air
existing or occurring in the air
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The airborne particles can spread diseases quickly.
- The airborne troops parachuted into enemy territory.
military
soldiers trained to be parachuted into combat areas
Synonyms
air assault troops, jump troops, paratroopers
Examples of usage
- The airborne are known for their rapid deployment capabilities.
- He joined the airborne division after completing his training.
Translations
Translations of the word "airborne" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aéreo
🇮🇳 हवाई
🇩🇪 in der Luft
🇮🇩 melalui udara
🇺🇦 повітряний
🇵🇱 powietrzny
🇯🇵 空中の
🇫🇷 aérien
🇪🇸 aéreo
🇹🇷 hava yoluyla
🇰🇷 공중의
🇸🇦 جوي
🇨🇿 vzdušný
🇸🇰 vzdušný
🇨🇳 空中的
🇸🇮 zračen
🇮🇸 loftborinn
🇰🇿 әуе
🇬🇪 საჰაერო
🇦🇿 hava
🇲🇽 aéreo
Etymology
The term 'airborne' originated in the early 20th century, specifically in the context of military operations and aviation. It was first used to describe soldiers trained to be parachuted into combat areas. Over time, the term also came to be used more broadly to refer to anything existing or occurring in the air, such as airborne particles or airborne diseases.
See also: air, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.