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Definition of airman

airman

/ˈɛr.mən/
air · man
Plural:airmen
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• noun

1

An enlisted member of an air force, or a specific rank within the United States Air Force and Royal Air Force below non-commissioned officer status.

Example

"The young airman completed his technical training in aircraft maintenance at the base."

2

A civilian or military pilot, aviator, or member of an aircraft's flight crew.

Example

"Early aviation pioneers were celebrated as daring airmen who pushed the boundaries of flight."

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• Nearby Words

airliner
airlock
airmail
airman
airmanship
airmass
airplane

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'air' and 'man', modeled directly on earlier nautical terms such as 'seaman'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airman
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