Air Force

noun

1. the U.S. department consisting of practically all military aviation forces, established July 26, 1947.
2. air force, a similar department in any military organization.
3. air force, (formerly) the largest unit in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
4. air force, a unit of U.S. Air Force command between an air division and an air command.
5. Sometimes air force. the military unit of a nation charged with carrying out military operations in the air.
6. British. Royal Air Force.

air force

noun

1. 1. the branch of a nation's armed services primarily responsible for air warfare
   2. ( as modifier )

      an air-force base

2. a formation in the US and certain other air forces larger than an air division but smaller than an air command

Word History and Origins

Origin of Air Force¹

First recorded in 1915–1920

Example Sentences

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 145 drones towards every part of the country on Saturday night, with most shot down.

From BBC

Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 145 drones towards all parts of the country, with most shot down.

From BBC

The country’s national security adviser, its coastguard chief and the head of the police helicopter squadron are all Indian nationals and officers in India's external intelligence agency, navy and air force, respectively.

From BBC

Backed by the U.S. and British air forces, Israel was able to intercept most of the projectiles.

From Los Angeles Times

He was an experienced aviator, and after writing the book, returned to Europe on a reconnaissance mission for the Free French air force fighting Nazi Germany.

From BBC