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airway Synonyms
Another word for airway
Choosing another word for airway depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The paramedics worked quickly to clear the patient's obstructed respiratory tract."
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respiratory tract
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windpipe
trachea
• noun (Context 2)
A recognized route followed by aircraft in flight, or an airline company operating on such routes (often in plural).
Usage Example
"Heavy storm systems caused severe congestion along the major transatlantic airways."
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air route
air lane
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flight path
airline
• noun (Context 3)
A ventilating passage or shaft in a mine or building that allows fresh air to circulate.
Usage Example
"Engineers inspected the underground air shaft to ensure proper ventilation throughout the coal mine."
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air shaft
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air duct
vent
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Airway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/airway