Airfreight

Pronunciation: /ɛr.freɪt/

Definitions of airfreight

noun a method of transporting goods or passengers by aircraft, especially when compared to other methods of transport such as shipping or road transport

Example Sentences

A1 Airfreight is a fast way to send packages by plane.

A2 My company uses airfreight to ship products internationally.

B1 Airfreight services are often more expensive than sea freight.

B2 The airfreight industry plays a crucial role in global trade.

C1 Efficient airfreight logistics require careful planning and coordination.

C2 The company specializes in handling airfreight for high-value goods.

Examples of airfreight in a Sentence

formal The company decided to use airfreight to expedite the delivery of the perishable goods.

informal We're sending the package by airfreight to make sure it gets there on time.

slang Let's airfreight this package so it gets there ASAP.

figurative Her words seemed to airfreight straight to his heart, leaving a lasting impact.

Grammatical Forms of airfreight

• past tense: airfreighted
• plural: airfreights
• comparative: more airfreight
• superlative: most airfreight
• present tense: airfreights
• future tense: will airfreight
• perfect tense: has airfreighted
• continuous tense: is airfreighting
• singular: airfreight
• positive degree: airfreight
• infinitive: to airfreight
• gerund: airfreighting
• participle: airfreighted

Origin and Evolution of airfreight

First Known Use: 1931 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'airfreight' originated from the combination of 'air' referring to the transportation through the air and 'freight' meaning goods or cargo being transported.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the transportation of goods by air, the term 'airfreight' has evolved to encompass a variety of services and modes of transportation in the air cargo industry.