air show
noun
: an exhibition of aircraft and aviation skills
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Smith said the air show allows Alabama’s representatives to show off the state’s record as an economic partner. 
William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 15 July 2022 Battle Creek Police said the rest of Saturday's schedule was canceled but the air show would resume Sunday, and that police, fire officials and the Federal Aviation Administration had launched investigations. CBS News, 4 July 2022 Beyond providing entertainment for viewers, the air show benefits the community as well. oregonlive, 22 May 2022 The air show will continue tomorrow, Sunday May 9, 2021. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022 The collision near the site of an air show in the Bealeton area occurred Saturday morning as one of the double-wing two-seaters was taking off and the other was landing, according to state police. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Nick and Jessica Werner, from Sauk City, made a weekend trip out of the air show and also spent time with family who live in the area. Jennifer Sawhney, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2022 An explanation for the pageantry: The UAE, the host of the air show, is in the market for stealth fighter jets, and the F-35 is at the top of its shopping list. NBC News, 16 Nov. 2021 The last day of the air show was cancelled and the public was politely but firmly asked to stay away. Janet Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021 See More
William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 15 July 2022 Battle Creek Police said the rest of Saturday's schedule was canceled but the air show would resume Sunday, and that police, fire officials and the Federal Aviation Administration had launched investigations. CBS News, 4 July 2022 Beyond providing entertainment for viewers, the air show benefits the community as well. oregonlive, 22 May 2022 The air show will continue tomorrow, Sunday May 9, 2021. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022 The collision near the site of an air show in the Bealeton area occurred Saturday morning as one of the double-wing two-seaters was taking off and the other was landing, according to state police. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Nick and Jessica Werner, from Sauk City, made a weekend trip out of the air show and also spent time with family who live in the area. Jennifer Sawhney, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2022 An explanation for the pageantry: The UAE, the host of the air show, is in the market for stealth fighter jets, and the F-35 is at the top of its shopping list. NBC News, 16 Nov. 2021 The last day of the air show was cancelled and the public was politely but firmly asked to stay away. Janet Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above