midair

[mid-air]

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noun

any point in the air not contiguous with the earth or other solid surface.
to catch a ball in midair.

midair

/ ˌ��ɪ��ˈɛə /

noun

1. some point above ground level, in the air
2. ( as modifier )
  a midair collision of aircraft

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Word History and Origins

Origin of midair¹

First recorded in 1660–70; mid- + air ¹

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Idioms and Phrases

see under leave hanging.

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Example Sentences

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During their research, the pair discovered footage of birds of prey engaging in midair, and they chose to incorporate those movements into the dragon fight.

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It took some real mettle to then perform her ballad “Nobody Gets Me” midair.

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Those include the Jan. 29 midair collision over Washington, D.C., that cost 67 air passengers their lives, as well as several near-misses on the ground.

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Surprisingly, Hartnett’s Lucas hasn’t worn out his welcome, even if the movie around him has fallen apart midair.

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A pilot’s biggest fear is a midair collision, said Martin O’Loughlin, president and chief operating officer of Cornerstone Aviation, an FAA-authorized flight school in Utah.

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