n. A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
an organization, usually commercial or governmental, providing transportation by airplane for freight or passengers. The term includes the organization, its personnel, equipment and other properties, such as approved air routes.
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n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
n. a hose that carries air under pressure
Word Usage
"One peeve: dealing with what he calls "airline nonsense"—long lines, rising fees and canceled flights."