air show

noun

: an exhibition of aircraft and aviation skills

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In 2003, a Thunderbird crashed during the air show, but the pilot was able to eject, the newspaper reported. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 May 2026 The Iran war has led to the cancellation of some air shows this year at bases where military units are flying missions related to the conflict. Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 The last time the base hosted an air show in 2018, hang glider pilot Dan Buchanan died following a crash. Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 17 May 2026 Mountain Home police announced Sunday that the air show was canceled and warned the public to avoid traveling to the base. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 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 21 May. 2026.

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