airway
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for airway, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The passage in the body, especially the throat and windpipe, through which air travels to the lungs.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use airway
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From air + way, first describing a route through the sky and later extended to the body's breathing passage.
Full origin of airway →Frequently asked questions
What does “airway” mean?
The word “airway” means the passage in the body, especially the throat and windpipe, through which air travels to the lungs. In plain terms, either the passage air travels through in your throat and lungs, or a defined flight route in the sky.
How do you pronounce “airway”?
“Airway” is pronounced EH-uh-way (/ˈɛɚ.weɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “airway” in a sentence?
Here is “airway” used in a sentence: “The paramedic checked that the patient's airway was clear.”
What part of speech is “airway”?
“Airway” is a noun.
Is “airway” a common word?
“Airway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “airway” have?
“Airway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the passage in the body, especially the throat and windpipe, through which air travels to the lungs.