airspeeds
|air-speeds|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɛrˌspiːdz/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌspiːdz/
(airspeed)
aircraft velocity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airspeed' originates from English, combining 'air' and 'speed', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'speed' refers to the rate of motion.
Historical Evolution
'airspeed' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the speed of an aircraft through the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/08 23:06