Midair

//(ˈ)mɪdˈɛɹ// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The condition of being airborne. uncountable
"The leaping dog spun around in midair."
2
some point in the air; above ground level wordnet
3
A collision between two or more aerospace vehicles in flight. countable

Adjective

1
In the act of flight; airborne. not-comparable
"Oh, can’t you?” The Manager paused in his midair flight and regarded the child anxiously. “ Well, if that’s the case,” he added at last, “ we can put you in the movies.”"

Example

"As a matter of fact, he did just catch that bird in midair with his teeth."

Etymology

From mid- + air.

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