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airman

noun

ˈer-mən

Definition of airman

as in pilot

one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft her father was an airman who was shot down in Vietnam

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Recent Examples of airman There was a very real chance the bus could continue to slide, but Lara and four other soldiers and airmen rushed to help as the scene descended into chaos. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the service’s 51st Fighter Wing took measures to integrate more closely with South Korean airmen in practice combat drills. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Army suspended the airmen and launched a formal safety investigation—but the Pentagon overrode Army leadership, immediately lifting the suspension and terminating the safety review. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 The airman was identified as Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna, a member of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavements and Equipment Flight, according to the base’s Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs office. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for airman

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Launch virtual cardiology rounds and post-discharge follow-up at rural hospitals without reliable on-site cardiology access, with capacity for expansion beyond the pilot.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Projects such as the Hedge Solar Farm battery storage pilot have demonstrated how emerging technologies can support a cleaner and more resilient energy system.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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Ted Williams lost nearly five full seasons of his magnificent career while serving as a Marine aviator during World War II and Korea.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Theories and debates Earhart's sudden disappearance immediately spurred a wide range of theories that sought to explain what happened to the world-famous aviator.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

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