noun

midair

mihd-EHR

Midair (noun) means a point or moment while still in the air, not yet landed. Example: “The gymnast twisted midair before landing perfectly.”

noun

A point or moment while still in the air, not yet landed.

"The gymnast twisted midair before landing perfectly."

"The two planes nearly collided midair."

How to use midair

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe point in the air during a jump, fall, or flight, before landing.

Common pairings

catch something midair a midair collision freeze midair

Word forms

midairs plural

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Etymology

A compound of "mid-" (middle) and "air," describing a position partway through flight.

Rhymes for midair

air hair pair fair lair Nair chair stair flair Adair Clair affair

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Frequently asked questions

What does “midair” mean?

The word “midair” means a point or moment while still in the air, not yet landed. In plain terms, the point in the air during a jump, fall, or flight, before landing.

How do you pronounce “midair”?

“Midair” is pronounced mihd-EHR (/(ˈ)mɪdˈɛɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “midair” in a sentence?

Here is “midair” used in a sentence: “The gymnast twisted midair before landing perfectly.”

What part of speech is “midair”?

“Midair” is a noun.