Air Raid

Pronunciation: /ɛr reɪd/

Definitions of air raid

noun a sudden attack on a place by military aircraft, especially one in which bombs are dropped

Example Sentences

A1 During the air raid, people took cover in the underground shelter.

A2 The air raid sirens went off, warning everyone to seek shelter.

B1 The air raid caused significant damage to the city, destroying many buildings.

B2 The air raid was a terrifying experience for the civilians caught in the crossfire.

C1 The military conducted an air raid on the enemy's stronghold, targeting key infrastructure.

C2 The air raid was part of a strategic campaign to weaken the enemy's defenses before launching a ground assault.

Examples of air raid in a Sentence

formal The air raid sirens blared as the enemy planes approached.

informal We had to take cover during the air raid last night.

slang The whole neighborhood freaked out during the air raid drill.

figurative The sudden influx of emails felt like an air raid on my inbox.

Grammatical Forms of air raid

• plural: air raids
• present tense: air raid
• future tense: will air raid
• perfect tense: have air raided
• continuous tense: is air raiding
• singular: air raid
• positive degree: air raid
• infinitive: to air raid
• gerund: air raiding
• participle: air raided

Origin and Evolution of air raid

First Known Use: 1915 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'air raid' originated during World War I when it was used to describe attacks carried out by aircraft on enemy targets.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe aerial attacks during wartime, the term 'air raid' has evolved to also include attacks carried out by aircraft in non-military contexts, such as counter-terrorism operations or law enforcement actions.