noun
airline
EH-uh-lyn
noun
1
A company that operates aircraft to carry passengers or cargo.
"The airline canceled dozens of flights due to the storm."
How to Use Airline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA company that flies planes to transport people or goods.
Common pairings
budget airline
airline ticket
major airline
Word Forms
airlines plural
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Etymology
From "air" plus "line," on the model of older transport terms like "shipping line."