aero

¹

[ air-oh ]

adjective

1. of or for aircraft.
2. of or relating to aeronautics.

aero-

²

1. a combining form meaning “air,” used in formation of compound words:

   aerodrome.

aero.

³

abbreviation for

1. aeronautic; aeronautical.
2. aeronautics.
3. aerospace.

aero

¹

/ ˈɛərəʊ /

noun

1. modifier of or relating to aircraft or aeronautics

   an aero engine

aero

²

the internet domain name for

1. an organization in the air-transport industry

aero-

³

combining_form

1. denoting air, atmosphere, or gas

   aerodynamics

2. denoting aircraft

   aeronautics

Word History and Origins

Origin of aero¹

1895–1900; aero- used as free form

Origin of aero²

< Greek, equivalent to āer- (stem of āḗr air ¹ ) + -o- -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of aero¹

ultimately from Greek aēr air

Example Sentences

Another item that caught my attention was the Dhokla Aero.

From Salon

The Dhokla Aero is aerated white chocolate, cocoa butter and a purée of Dhokla inside.

From Salon

County sheriff’s Aero Bureau has also been notified, and personnel are searching the area.

From Los Angeles Times

Three of the passengers were associated with Proteus Aero, a flight school based at the Santa Monica airport.

From Los Angeles Times

Multiple sources within the department — all of whom requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record — said one of the deputies who’d been relieved of duty had worked in the Aero Bureau, while two others were detectives.

From Los Angeles Times