Air Force (Noun)
Meaning 1
The airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 2
The airborne branch of a country's armed forces.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The country's air force played a crucial role in defending its skies during the war.
- She joined the air force to serve her country and pursue a career in aviation.
- The air force has a fleet of fighter jets and transport planes at its disposal.
- The general was a decorated veteran of the air force, with multiple combat missions under his belt.
- The air force base was located on the outskirts of the city, with its runways and hangars sprawling across the landscape.