Airman

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrˌmən/

Definitions of airman

noun a member of an air force, especially one who is trained to participate in aerial combat

Example Sentences

A1 The airman fixed the plane's engine.

A2 The airman received training on how to parachute.

B1 The airman was promoted to sergeant after years of service.

B2 The airman's expertise in navigation saved the crew during a storm.

C1 The airman's leadership skills were recognized with a prestigious award.

C2 The airman's bravery in combat missions earned him the title of hero.

Examples of airman in a Sentence

formal The airman received a medal for his bravery in combat.

informal My cousin just became an airman in the Air Force.

slang That airman is always the life of the party.

figurative The CEO is like an airman, guiding the company to success.

Grammatical Forms of airman

• plural: airmen
• comparative: more airmen
• superlative: most airmen
• present tense: airman
• future tense: will airman
• perfect tense: have airmaned
• continuous tense: am airmaning
• singular: airman
• positive degree: airman
• infinitive: to airman
• gerund: airmanning
• participle: airmanned

Origin and Evolution of airman

First Known Use: 1903 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'airman' originated from the combination of the word 'air' and the suffix '-man' which denotes a person associated with a particular activity or occupation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who operates or serves on an aircraft, the term 'airman' has evolved to encompass all members of an air force, regardless of their specific role or rank.