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aero

1

[ air-oh ]

adjective

  1. of or for aircraft.
  2. of or relating to aeronautics.


aero-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “air,” used in formation of compound words:

    aerodrome.

aero.

3

abbreviation for

  1. aeronautic; aeronautical.
  2. aeronautics.
  3. aerospace.

aero

1

/ ˈɛərəʊ /

noun

  1. modifier of or relating to aircraft or aeronautics

    an aero engine



aero-

2

combining_form

  1. denoting air, atmosphere, or gas

    aerodynamics

  2. denoting aircraft

    aeronautics

aero

3

the internet domain name for

  1. an organization in the air-transport industry

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aero1

1895–1900; aero- used as free form

Origin of aero2

< Greek, equivalent to āer- (stem of āḗr air 1 ) + -o- -o-

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aero1

ultimately from Greek aēr air

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Example Sentences

After a 2005 out-of-court settlement, Aero filed an ethics complaint against Herman with the Florida Bar.

The client, Aero Controls of Seattle, sued Herman and his law firm.

As though shot out of some huge cannon the aero-iceboat skimmed the lake.

The surface of the lake was not as it had been when the girls had taken their first ride on the aero-iceboat.

In all the great nations Aero Clubs were formed and races and contests began to be announced.

About all Parks thought or talked of was the coming aero meet.

Just call it an aero-iceyacht, and let it go at that, said Chet.

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