air right

noun

1. a right of way in the air space above a property owner's land and the immovable property on it, subject to the public right of air navigation above the property at a legally prescribed altitude.
2. such a right sold or leased for use or occupation, especially on a support elevated above an immovable property, as for the erection of an office building over a railroad track.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air right¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“Florida has some of the most compelling stories from providers and patients up on the air right now in terms of ads and throughout their earned media and other communication, and they're just giving us a master class and how to elevate those stories that are so powerful in having voters see them.”

From Salon

I’m on the air right at the moment.

From Slate

“We really can’t do anything about the trillion tons of carbon dioxide in the air right now on that time frame, but for methane, we could see concentrations return to pre-industrial levels within a decade if we could stop anthropogenic emissions with a magic wand.”

From Los Angeles Times

They can also be set to detonate in the air, right before impact, to ensure multiple targets are hit.

From Seattle Times

Riding a bike for Miles Romain feels like “the moment you jump through the air right before you hit the water to go swimming.”

From Seattle Times