Airline (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. Aeronautics.
    • a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points.
    • the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system.
    • a company that owns or operates such a system.
  2. a direct line; beeline.
  3. an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.
adjective
  1. of or on an airline.
adjective
  1. straight; direct; traveling a direct route: Some railroads advertise air-line routes between stations.
noun
    • a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo
    • (as modifier)
  1. a hose or tube carrying air under pressure
  2. a beeline
Airline (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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