Air Force

noun

1. the U.S. department consisting of practically all military aviation forces, established July 26, 1947.

2. air force, a similar department in any military organization.

3. air force, (formerly) the largest unit in the U.S. Army Air Forces.

4. air force, a unit of U.S. Air Force command between an air division and an air command.

5. Sometimes air force the military unit of a nation charged with carrying out military operations in the air.

6. British.,  Royal Air Force.

air force

noun

1. 1. the branch of a nation's armed services primarily responsible for air warfare

   2. ( as modifier )

      an air-force base

2. a formation in the US and certain other air forces larger than an air division but smaller than an air command

Word History and Origins

Origin of air force¹

First recorded in 1915–1920

Example Sentences

The army and air force commanders refused, but Navy Commander Almir Garnier Santos – a co-defendant in the trial – expressed support, according to police.

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There have been reports in the past that China has used its air force to ensure there are blue skies for the parade.

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The Nigerian air force has killed scores of gunmen, known locally as "bandits", who were members of criminal gangs operating in Zamfara state, the military has said.

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Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 83 drones or 76 drones and seven missiles overnight, 61 of which were shot down.

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Russia launched more than 300 drones and eight cruise missiles in the overnight assault, Ukraine's air force said.

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