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."

Synonyms of airborne

Words with a similar meaning to airborne:

• flying
• aloft
• aero-

Antonyms of airborne

Words with the opposite meaning to airborne:

• grounded
• landed

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