air show

noun

: an exhibition of aircraft and aviation skills

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The Idaho Transportation Department has reopened a state highway that was closed nearly a month ago when a midair fighter jet collision during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base left aircraft wreckage on the roadway. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026 The United States Marine Corps on Wednesday celebrated the end of service for the AV-8 Harrier, the vertical takeoff and landing jet that’s been an icon of Marine aviation for 55 years, a favorite of air show spectators and, once, the subject of a controversial Pepsi TV commercial. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 Garros' dazzling performances in air shows and races earned him awards and notoriety. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 2026 Saint Alvarez, 10, and his father, Santiago, 46, have frequented many air shows and were just as excited to be in the crowd yet again. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for air show

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of air show was in 1912

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“Air show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20show. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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