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Definition of airspeed

airspeed

/ˈɛərˌspiːd/
air · speed
Plural:airspeeds
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airspeed Lexical Profile

airspeed Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The speed of an aircraft or other flying object relative to the surrounding air through which it is moving, as opposed to its speed relative to the ground.

Example

"The pilot monitored the instrument panel closely to maintain a safe airspeed during the final approach."

Word Nuance & Usage

In aviation, "airspeed" measures velocity relative to the surrounding air mass, which often differs significantly from "ground speed" (velocity relative to the Earth's surface) due to headwinds or tailwinds.

• Nearby Words

airside
airsoft
airspace
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airstream
airstrike
airstrip

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