air force

noun

1
: the military organization of a nation for air warfare
2
: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a division and lower than a command

Examples of air force in a Sentence

the combined allied air forces
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There are also political considerations that would further complicate any Israel-Turkey air force encounters or mock dogfights. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Russia launched 108 attack drones and simulator drones from six directions, Ukraine’s air force said. Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025 Russia launched 108 attack drones and simulator drones from six different directions, Ukraine’s air force said. Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025 China also conducted its first joint air force exercise with U.S. ally Egypt in North Africa, which featured advanced fighter jets, radar aircraft, and aerial refueling planes. Amira El-Fekki‎ john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for air force

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of air force was in 1911

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“Air force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20force. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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air force

noun
: the military organization of a nation for air warfare

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