aerofoil

noun

aero·​foil ˈer-ə-ˌfȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce aerofoil (audio)
plural aerofoils
chiefly British
: airfoil
The most interesting winged creation in the place is not an airplane but the X-114 aerofoil, better known as a Lippisch Flying Machine.—Richard Sassaman

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The work resulted in the dramatic shape of that low, wraparound windshield and distinctive aerofoil over the cockpit. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 Along with better performance, the beam design isn’t as vulnerable to the elements in winter and allows for an aerofoil to stop the wiper from lifting off the windshield in heavy gusts. — Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 12 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerofoil was in 1907

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“Aerofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerofoil. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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