Tsa

Pronunciation: /tiː.ɛs.eɪ/

Definitions of TSA

noun Transportation Security Administration - a government agency responsible for security in transportation systems, particularly airports

Example Sentences

A1 The TSA agent checked my boarding pass.

A2 I always feel nervous going through TSA security at the airport.

B1 The TSA regulations require all liquids to be in a clear plastic bag.

B2 The TSA PreCheck program allows travelers to go through security more quickly.

C1 The TSA has implemented new security measures in response to recent threats.

C2 The TSA's role is to ensure the safety and security of air travel passengers.

Examples of TSA in a Sentence

formal The TSA regulations require all passengers to remove their shoes during the security screening process.

informal I always forget to take my laptop out of my bag when going through TSA.

slang I got randomly selected for a pat-down by TSA at the airport.

figurative Navigating through the TSA lines felt like trying to solve a complicated puzzle.

Grammatical Forms of TSA

• plural: TSAs
• present tense: TSA
• future tense: will TSA
• infinitive: to TSA
• gerund: TSAing
• participle: TSAed

Origin and Evolution of TSA

First Known Use: 2001 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'TSA' originated as an acronym for 'Transportation Security Administration'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the federal agency responsible for security in the United States transportation systems, the term 'TSA' has since become widely recognized as shorthand for airport security procedures and screenings.