air show

noun

: an exhibition of aircraft and aviation skills

Examples of air show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The California State Auditor’s office will review the settlement agreement between the city and the operator of the air show held annually in Huntington Beach, looking to reveal what went into the decision-making process that led to the city paying out nearly $5 million. Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024 According to a news release from the network, Kentucky ranked in the top ten in categories for the best air show and car show. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for air show 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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