air-to-air

adjective

ˌer-tə-ˈ(w)er How to pronounce air-to-air (audio)
: launched from one airplane in flight at another
air-to-air missiles
also : involving aircraft in flight
air-to-air combat

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Reversible air-to-air heat pumps, which are gaining popularity, are an even more efficient option and can both heat homes in winter and cool them in summer. — Beth Gardiner, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 The administration has been seeking to expand production of Patriot and THAAD interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles and AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, though industry executives have warned that major investments will require congressional funding. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 June 2026 With each development milestone, MBDA moves closer to delivering a next-generation air-to-air weapon that combines advanced sensors, extended range, and superior flexibility. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026 The Army used it to successfully strike targets in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat last May. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for air-to-air

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air-to-air was in 1939

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“Air-to-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air-to-air. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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