airlines

[air-lahyn]

air·line

[air-lahyn]
noun
1.
Aeronautics.
a.
a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points.
b.
the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system.
c.
Often, airlines. a company that owns or operates such a system.
2.
a direct line; beeline.
3.
an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.
adjective
4.
of or on an airline.

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Airlines is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

Origin:
1910–15; air1 + line1
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