adj
aerial
EH-uh-ree-uhl
adj
1
Happening in or relating to the air, especially from above.
"The photographer captured stunning aerial shots of the coastline."
"The military launched an aerial assault at dawn."
noun
1
British term for an antenna used to receive radio or television signals.
"A storm knocked the TV aerial off the roof."
2
A jump or trick performed while in the air, as in skiing, snowboarding, or gymnastics.
"The skier landed a perfect aerial to win the competition."
How to Use Aerial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the air, or (in British English) the rod-like device that picks up broadcast signals.
UK vs US
British English says "aerial" for the device that receives TV/radio signals; American English usually says "antenna."
Common pairings
aerial view
aerial photography
TV aerial
Word Forms
more aerial comparative, aerials plural, most aerial superlative
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Etymology
From Latin āerius, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ, "air," plus the ending -ial.