English Explanatory Dictionary

air force

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and (sea) navy.
  2. A unit in the U.S. Air Force larger than a division but smaller than a command.
name
  1. The military air force of a particular armed forces.
  2. Ellipsis of United States Air Force.
  3. Ellipsis of Air Force Falcons sports teams representing the United States Air Force Academy.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-air force.wav

Word forms

air force air forces airforce

Synonyms

USAF United States Air Force U.S. Air Force

Related words

Aerospace Force Aerospace Forces Air and Space Force Air and Space Forces

Derived words

army air force chair force marshal of the air force naval air force
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