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Midair: meaning, definitions and examples

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midair

 

[ ˈmɪdˌɛr ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in flight

Midair refers to the position or state of being in the air, particularly when something is flying or suspended and not in contact with the ground. This term is commonly used in aviation and meteorology to describe events that occur while an aircraft is at cruising altitude. It can also describe situations where objects are in free fall or floating within the atmosphere. Midair often implies a sense of dynamics and instability, as motion and altitude change can impact the scenario described.

Synonyms

airborne, aloft, in-flight

Examples of usage

  • The bird soared midair before diving for its prey.
  • The stunt performer executed a flip midair.
  • The aircraft experienced turbulence midair.
  • He caught the frisbee midair with ease.

Translations

Translations of the word "midair" in other languages:

🇵🇹 no ar

🇮🇳 हवा में

🇩🇪 in der Luft

🇮🇩 di udara

🇺🇦 в повітрі

🇵🇱 w powietrzu

🇯🇵 空中で

🇫🇷 dans les airs

🇪🇸 en el aire

🇹🇷 havada

🇰🇷 공중에서

🇸🇦 في الهواء

🇨🇿 ve vzduchu

🇸🇰 vo vzduchu

🇨🇳 在空中

🇸🇮 v zraku

🇮🇸 í loftinu

🇰🇿 әуеде

🇬🇪 ჰაერის ზედა

🇦🇿 hava içində

🇲🇽 en el aire

Etymology

The word 'midair' is a compound of 'mid,' meaning 'middle' or 'in-between,' and 'air,' referring to the atmosphere or the space surrounding the earth. The earliest recorded use of 'midair' dates back to the late 19th century, as flight became more prominent with the advent of heavier-than-air machines, such as the Wright brothers' airplane. As aviation technology advanced throughout the 20th century, the term gained popularity in both everyday language and technical contexts, reflecting the experiences and phenomena related to being airborne. 'Midair' captures the essence of flight by emphasizing the fascinating kinds of actions, events, and interactions that take place while objects are suspended in the atmosphere, creating a tangible link between the earthly and the ethereal.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,945, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.