CEFR B2

airborne

adjective

Meaning

Carried or transmitted by air; or, in the air.

Examples

The small drone remained airborne for over an hour, capturing stunning aerial footage.
Dust particles become airborne easily when there's a strong wind.

Synonyms: flying, aloft, aero-

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airborne (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərbɔːrn/

Definition

Carried or transmitted by air; or, in the air.

Examples

The small drone remained airborne for over an hour, capturing stunning aerial footage.
Dust particles become airborne easily when there's a strong wind.
The disease is highly contagious because it is primarily airborne.

How to Use airborne

go airborne (collocation): To take flight or become lifted into the air. — "The glider needed a strong gust of wind to go airborne."
airborne infection (collocation): An infection spread through the air. — "Hospitals take precautions against airborne infections."

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