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Definition of airway

airway

/ˈɛərˌweɪ/
air · way
Plural:airways
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airway Lexical Profile

airway Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The passage by which air reaches a person's lungs, including the mouth, nose, pharynx, trachea, and bronchi; also, a medical tube inserted to keep this passage open.

Example

"The paramedics worked quickly to clear the patient's obstructed airway."

2

A recognized route followed by aircraft in flight, or an airline company operating on such routes (often in plural).

Example

"Heavy storm systems caused severe congestion along the major transatlantic airways."

3

A ventilating passage or shaft in a mine or building that allows fresh air to circulate.

Example

"Engineers inspected the underground airway to ensure proper ventilation throughout the coal mine."

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