airpower

noun

air·​pow·​er ˈer-ˌpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce airpower (audio)
: the military strength of a nation's air force

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Operating two carrier strike groups in the region adds to the concentration of naval and airpower, potentially affecting the regional security balance and contingency planning. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026 Although airpower deployed from vessels at sea is not new, the advent of unmanned aerial vehicles is reframing the maritime domain. Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Battleships haven’t been considered effective elements of the U.S. fleet since airpower revealed their vulnerability during World War II. Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026 Neither side has achieved air superiority, making airpower far less significant than in other modern conflicts. Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for airpower

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First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of airpower was in 1908

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“Airpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airpower. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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