Air Pocket

Pronunciation: /ɛr ˈpɑkɪt/

Definitions of air pocket

noun a localized area of low air pressure or a downward air current, especially one that causes an aircraft to drop suddenly

Example Sentences

A1 The airplane hit an air pocket and the passengers felt a sudden drop.

A2 During the flight, the pilot warned us about possible air pockets ahead.

B1 The turbulence caused by the air pocket made it difficult for the flight attendants to serve drinks.

B2 The experienced pilot knew how to navigate through the air pocket without causing panic among the passengers.

C1 The aircraft's advanced technology helped it detect and avoid air pockets during the long journey.

C2 The pilot's quick thinking and skillful maneuvers ensured a smooth flight despite encountering multiple air pockets.

Examples of air pocket in a Sentence

formal The airplane encountered an unexpected air pocket, causing some turbulence.

informal Hold on tight, we're hitting an air pocket!

slang Whoa, that air pocket was a wild ride!

figurative The team hit an air pocket in their project timeline, causing delays.

Grammatical Forms of air pocket

• plural: air pockets
• comparative: more air pocket
• superlative: most air pocket
• present tense: air pocket
• future tense: will air pocket
• perfect tense: has air pocket
• continuous tense: is air pocketing
• singular: air pocket
• positive degree: air pocket
• infinitive: to air pocket
• gerund: air pocketing
• participle: air pocketed

Origin and Evolution of air pocket

First Known Use: 1916 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'air pocket' originated from the field of aviation to describe a pocket or area of air that has different pressure or density than the surrounding air.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in aviation to describe a sudden drop in altitude due to encountering an area of lower air pressure, the term has since been adopted in everyday language to refer to any sudden decrease in value or success.