noun
midair
mihd-EHR
noun
1
A point or moment while still in the air, not yet landed.
"The gymnast twisted midair before landing perfectly."
"The two planes nearly collided midair."
How to Use Midair
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe point in the air during a jump, fall, or flight, before landing.
Common pairings
catch something midair
a midair collision
freeze midair
Word Forms
midairs plural
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Etymology
A compound of "mid-" (middle) and "air," describing a position partway through flight.