airborne
Translation
airborne, in the air, transported by air
Examples
The virus is airborne.
The virus is airborne.
The airborne troops landed behind enemy lines.
The airborne troops landed behind enemy lines.
The plane was airborne for two hours.
The plane was airborne for two hours.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is airborne to be carried by air The virus is airborne.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flying, in-flight, wind-borne; Antonyms: grounded, landed
Etymology
From 'air' + 'borne' (past participle of 'bear', meaning 'carried'). Literally 'carried by the air'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a seed or pollen being 'borne' (carried) by the 'air'.