airlift
Airlift (noun) means the transport of people or supplies by aircraft, especially in an emergency. Example: “The government organized an airlift to evacuate the stranded tourists.”
How to use airlift
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmergency transport by air, or the act of moving people or supplies that way.
Word forms
airlifted past tense, airlifts plural, airlifts singular
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The government organized an _____ to evacuate the stranded tourists.
Etymology
From "air" plus "lift," modeled on the earlier word "sealift."
Synonyms
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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.