Aero

//ˈɛəɹəʊ// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to aviation. not-comparable

    "We've seen a lot of growth in the aero sector."

  2. 2
    Aerodynamic; having an aerodynamic appearance.

    "It's a very aero design, with smooth lines."

Noun
  1. 1
    Aerodynamics. slang, uncountable

    ""The biggest difference is aero, which is a really big cut.""

  2. 2
    An airplane or airship. countable, dated, informal
  3. 3
    Aerospace. uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

Etymology 2

Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

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