airmiss en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛɹˌ-/ (General-American)
- /ˈɛˌ-/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɛɚˌmɪs/ (General-American)
- /ˈɛəˌmɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of air(craft) + miss.
Meanings
- An incident where two aircraft almost collide; a near miss.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| airmisses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |