airlift
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms 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.
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Etymology
From "air" plus "lift," modeled on the earlier word "sealift."
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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.