airlines

air-lines · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of airline; companies that provide air transport services.

  2. 2.

    Often used as part of company names.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    major airlines — Large, established air carriers.
  • •
    budget airlines — Low-cost carriers with reduced fares.
  • •
    domestic airlines — Carriers operating within one country.

Related words

See also: airline, aviation, flight
Synonyms: air carriers, carriers

Etymology

Plural of airline, compound of air + line.