Air Lane

Pronunciation: /ɛr leɪn/

Definitions of air lane

noun a designated route in the sky for aircraft to travel along

Example Sentences

A1 Planes fly in the air lane.

A2 Passengers should fasten their seatbelts when the plane enters the air lane.

B1 Air traffic controllers monitor the air lanes to ensure safe travel.

B2 Pilots need to be aware of other planes in the air lane to avoid collisions.

C1 The air lane was closed due to severe weather conditions.

C2 The new regulations aim to improve efficiency and safety in air lanes worldwide.

Examples of air lane in a Sentence

formal The air lane was congested with multiple planes waiting to land at the busy airport.

informal I always try to book a seat by the air lane so I can get a good view during the flight.

slang Let's sit in the back near the air lane so we can sneak out quickly when the movie starts.

figurative She felt like she was walking on an air lane, with nothing solid beneath her feet to support her.

Grammatical Forms of air lane

• plural: air lanes
• comparative: more air lane
• superlative: most air lane
• present tense: air lane
• future tense: will air lane
• perfect tense: have air laned
• continuous tense: is air laning
• singular: air lane
• positive degree: air lane
• infinitive: to air lane
• gerund: air laning
• participle: air laned

Origin and Evolution of air lane

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'air lane' originated in the early 20th century as a reference to designated routes in the sky for aircraft to travel along.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe specific aerial routes for airplanes, the term 'air lane' has evolved to encompass a broader concept of designated airspace for commercial and private aircraft to navigate safely and efficiently.