Definition of Midair

1. Noun. Some point in the air; above ground level. "The planes collided in midair"

Generic synonyms: Point

Definition of Midair

1. Noun. (aeronautics) a collision between two or more aerospace vehicles in flight. ¹

2. Adjective. In the act of flight; airborne. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Midair

1. a region in the middle of the air [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Midair

mid-twentieth
mid-water
mid off
mid on
mid season
mid season form
mid season forms
mid seasons
mid seral species
mid seral treatment
mid youth
mida
midadolescent
midafternoon
midafternoons
midair (current term)
midairs
midaltitude
midargument
midarm
midas
midas's ear
midaxillary line
midazolam
midazolam hydrochloride
midbite
midblastula
midblock
midbody

Literary usage of Midair

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. National Transportation Statistics (1997) by Marilyn Gross, Richard Feldman (1998)
"TABLE 3-5 Number of Pilot-Reported Near midair Collisions by Degree of Hazard 5-Year ... No Hazard: When direction and altitude would have made a midair ..."

2. Accident Precursor Analysis and Management: Reducing Technological Risk by Vicki M. Bier, Howard Kunreuther, James R. Phimister (2004)
"Consider the design choices in the FAA Near midair Collision Reporting System and ASRS. lf ... If the pilot reports the same near midair collision to ASRS, ..."

3. Navy Seal Physical Fitness Guide edited by Patricia A. Deuster (1998)
"While in midair, switch legs so back leg is in front during landing. ... While in midair, bring knee of jumping leg toward chest and quickly grasp knee with ..."

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