Definition

Able to be moved and deployed, often by helicopter, to different locations, especially in military operations.

Example

The airmobile infantry regiment was quickly deployed to the conflict zone.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new airmobile units being deployed next month?

Yeah, I read about that! It sounds like they’ll be really effective.

I think it's amazing how quickly they can reach combat zones with airmobile forces.

Absolutely, it's a game changer for military operations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airmobile is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "mobile" (from Latin "mobilis", meaning movable or capable of moving). The word describes something that is capable of moving through the air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the atmosphere and 'mobile' as something that can move — together, they describe something that can move through the air.

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