Definition

A company that offers flights for people and goods to travel by air, usually on a regular schedule.

Example

The airline offers flights to over 50 destinations worldwide.

Conversation

Have you ever flown with that new airline that just started operating?

No, I haven't tried it yet. How is it?

I heard they offer great deals and comfortable seats on their flights.

That sounds promising! I might book a ticket with that airline soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airline → It is formed from "air" (from Old English "æġer", meaning the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth) and "line" (from Latin "linea", meaning a line or string). The word "airline" refers to a company that operates a service for transporting passengers or goods by air along a specific route or line.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'air' that surrounds us and the 'line' that connects different places — an airline is a service that connects locations through the air.

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