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airborne
adjective air·borne \-ˌbȯrn\
: in the air : moving or being carried through the air
of soldiers : specially trained to jump from airplanes into enemy territory for battle; also : of or relating to airborne soldiers
Full Definition of AIRBORNE
1
: done or being in the air : being off the ground: as a : carried through the air (as by an aircraft) b : supported especially by aerodynamic forces or propelled through the air by force <a plane becoming airborne> c : transported or carried by the air <airborne allergens>
2
: trained for deployment by air and especially by parachute <airborne troops>
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First Known Use of AIRBORNE
1637
Rhymes with AIRBORNE
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AIRBORNE Defined for Kids
airborne
adjective air·borne \ˈer-ˌbȯrn\
Definition of AIRBORNE for Kids
: moving through the air <airborne dust particles> <The plane was airborne.>
Medical Dictionary
airborne
adjective air·borne \-ˌbōrn\
Medical Definition of AIRBORNE
: carried or transported by the air <airborne allergens> <airborne bacteria>
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