Definition

The cost of a ticket to travel on an airplane.

Example

The airfare to New York has increased significantly this year.

Conversation

Have you seen the new airfare prices for our trip?

Yeah, they went up quite a bit since last month.

I know, right? We might need to book soon to get a better deal on the airfare.

Good idea! Let's keep an eye out for any discounts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airfare is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "fare" (from Old English "faran", meaning to journey or travel). The word "airfare" refers to the cost of traveling through the air, typically by airplane.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the atmosphere you travel through and 'fare' as the cost of your journey — that's how 'airfare' represents the price of traveling by air.

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