airlift
1 synonym for airlift, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The transport of people or supplies by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The transport of people or supplies by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
“The government organized an airlift to evacuate the stranded tourists.”
2. verb
To transport people or goods by aircraft, typically in an emergency.
“Injured climbers were airlifted off the mountain.”
How to use airlift
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
humanitarian airlift
airlift supplies
Etymology
From "air" plus "lift," modeled on the earlier word "sealift."
Full origin of airlift →Frequently asked questions
What does “airlift” mean?
The word “airlift” means the transport of people or supplies by aircraft, especially in an emergency. In plain terms, emergency transport by air, or the act of moving people or supplies that way.
How do you pronounce “airlift”?
“Airlift” is pronounced EH-uh-lihft (/ˈɛə.lɪft/ in IPA).
How do you use “airlift” in a sentence?
Here is “airlift” used in a sentence: “The government organized an airlift to evacuate the stranded tourists.”
What part of speech is “airlift”?
Depending on how it is used, “airlift” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “airlift” have?
“Airlift” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the transport of people or supplies by aircraft, especially in an emergency.
