aero

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Pronunciation
/ˈɛəɹəʊ/

Definition of aero

5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of or pertaining to aviation.
    “We've seen a lot of growth in the aero sector.”
    “According to aero experts these planes will be capable of carrying six passengers, five machine guns, a special rapid fire aerogun and about fifty bombs, and will be practically immune from injury due to attacks by the light battleplanes […]”
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of or pertaining to aviation.
    “We've seen a lot of growth in the aero sector.”
    “According to aero experts these planes will be capable of carrying six passengers, five machine guns, a special rapid fire aerogun and about fifty bombs, and will be practically immune from injury due to attacks by the light battleplanes […]”
  2. Aerodynamic; having an aerodynamic appearance.
    “It's a very aero design, with smooth lines.”

noun

  1. (slang, uncountable)Aerodynamics.
    “"The biggest difference is aero, which is a really big cut."”
  2. (countable, dated, informal)An airplane or airship.
  3. (uncountable)Aerospace.

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Etymology

Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

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