Airstair

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərˌstɛr/

Definitions of airstair

noun a set of steps or stairs leading from an aircraft to the ground or another part of the aircraft

Example Sentences

A1 The aircraft had an airstair for passengers to board and disembark.

A2 The airstair was convenient for elderly passengers who had difficulty climbing stairs.

B1 The flight attendant opened the airstair door to allow passengers to exit the plane.

B2 The airstair on the private jet was equipped with a handrail for safety.

C1 The airstair on the military transport plane could be deployed quickly for rapid troop deployment.

C2 The airstair on the luxury yacht was made of polished stainless steel and had automatic retracting capabilities.

Examples of airstair in a Sentence

formal The aircraft was equipped with an airstair for passengers to board and disembark.

informal Make sure you watch your step when using the airstair to get off the plane.

slang I tripped on the airstair and almost faceplanted on the tarmac.

figurative The airstair to success in this industry is networking and building strong relationships.

Grammatical Forms of airstair

• plural: airstairs
• comparative: more airstair
• superlative: most airstair
• present tense: airstairs
• future tense: will airstair
• perfect tense: has airstair
• continuous tense: is airstairing
• singular: airstair
• positive degree: airstair
• infinitive: to airstair
• gerund: airstairing
• participle: airstaired

Origin and Evolution of airstair

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'airstair' originated from a combination of 'air' and 'stair', referring to a set of stairs on an aircraft that can be extended or retracted for passengers to board or disembark.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of aviation to describe the retractable stairs on aircraft, the term 'airstair' has since evolved to also refer to similar retractable stairs or steps on buses, trains, and other vehicles for passenger access.