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Airline

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈeəlaɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈerlaɪn/"]/

Meaning of Airline

a company that provides regular flights to take passengers and goods to different places

In simple words: A company that flies people or goods on airplanes.

Airline in a sentence

• I booked my flight with a new airline that just started operating.
• The airline provides excellent customer service and comfortable seats.
• Due to bad weather, the airline canceled several flights today.
• My favorite airline often has promotions for international flights.
• The airline's policy allows one carry-on bag per passenger.
• There are many airline options when traveling from New York to London.

How to use Airline

Use 'airline' when discussing travel and flights. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using in slang or very informal settings.

Grammar pattern

airline + noun (e.g. airline ticket)

Memory hint

Think of 'air' and 'line' — imagine a line of airplanes in the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Airline

• big
• large
• major
• operate
• run
• fly
• fly
• operate
• business
• company
• industry

Synonyms for Airline

• carrier
• air carrier
• flight service

Opposites of Airline

• ground transportation
• bus service
• train service

Common mistakes with Airline

• Confused with 'airline company' — 'airline' is already implied.
• Using 'airlines' when referring to one specific company — 'airline' should be singular for one.
• Mixing up 'airline' with 'airline ticket' — 'airline' is the company, not the ticket.

Frequently asked questions about Airline

What does Airline mean?

A company that flies people or goods on airplanes.

What is the definition of Airline?

a company that provides regular flights to take passengers and goods to different places

How do you use Airline in a sentence?

I booked my flight with a new airline that just started operating.

Can you give another example of Airline?

The airline provides excellent customer service and comfortable seats.

What are synonyms for Airline?

Common alternatives include carrier, air carrier, flight service.

What is the opposite of Airline?

Opposite meanings include ground transportation, bus service, train service.

What words go with Airline?

It commonly pairs with big, large, major, operate, run, fly, fly, operate, business, company, industry.

What are common mistakes when using Airline?

Confused with 'airline company' — 'airline' is already implied. Using 'airlines' when referring to one specific company — 'airline' should be singular for one. Mixing up 'airline' with 'airline ticket' — 'airline' is the company, not the ticket.

How do you pronounce Airline?

US: /["/ˈerlaɪn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈeəlaɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Airline?

Use 'airline' when discussing travel and flights. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using in slang or very informal settings.

What CEFR level is Airline?

"Airline" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.