airbound
|air-bound|
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/ˈɛrˌbaʊnd/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌbaʊnd/
trapped by air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airbound' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'bound,' where 'air' refers to the gaseous substance surrounding the earth, and 'bound' means 'confined or restrained.'
Historical Evolution
'Airbound' was formed in modern English by combining 'air' and 'bound' to describe a state of being trapped by air.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'trapped by air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/07 10:36