sked

[ sked ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an airline that maintains a regular schedule of flights.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sked¹

1925–30, in sense “schedule”; by shortening and respelling

Example Sentences

A decision was made to get Mr Merritt out using a Sked stretcher, which is designed to drag patients to safety.

From BBC

After a promising start, there was a three-game skid, then a four-game sked - including a jaw-dropping, 30-point loss at Rutgers.

From Washington Times

After a promising start, there was a three-game skid, then a four-game sked — including a jaw-dropping, 30-point loss at Rutgers.

From Seattle Times

Even behind them, many teachers still keep their masks on, according to instructional coach Elizabeth Sked, who said expressive eyes go a long way to connecting with students.

From Washington Times

Even behind them, many teachers still keep their masks on, according to instructional coach Elizabeth Sked, who said expressive eyes go a long way to connecting with students.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• agenda
• almanac
• card
• chronology
• diary
• docket
• journal
• lineup
• list
• program
• table
• timetable