airspace
1 synonym for airspace, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The portion of sky above a country or region that falls under its legal control, especially for aviation purposes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
air space
How to use airspace
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
enter restricted airspace
control of airspace
violate someone's airspace
Etymology
From air + space, describing the sky as a controllable territory in the same way land or water can be.
Full origin of airspace →Frequently asked questions
What does “airspace” mean?
The word “airspace” means the portion of sky above a country or region that falls under its legal control, especially for aviation purposes. In plain terms, the sky over a particular area, treated as something a country or authority controls and can restrict.
How do you use “airspace” in a sentence?
Here is “airspace” used in a sentence: “The fighter jets were scrambled after an unidentified aircraft entered restricted airspace.”
What part of speech is “airspace”?
“Airspace” is a noun.
Is “airspace” a common word?
“Airspace” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Related words
dead-air space
u-space
