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airborne

The correct spelling is airborne.

How to pronounce airborne

noun

Say it like: Ayr-bor-ne

The correct spelling is airborne. Military infantry intended to be transported by air and delivered to the battlefield by parachute or helicopter. For example: "Airborne pollen can aggravate allergies."

Usage Examples

Airborne pollen can aggravate allergies.

airborne radar

airborne troops

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Military infantry intended to be transported by air and delivered to the battlefield by parachute or helicopter.

adjective

  1. 1.In or carried by the air.
  2. 2.In flight.
  3. 3.Fitted to an aircraft.
  4. 4.Transported by air in an aircraft.

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